Current status
Pass
Inspected
Chawk Bazar at 1738 Lawrence Ave E was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Aug 18, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since February 2024 it has had 10 inspections: 8 passes, 2 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 1 crucial infraction and 8 significant infractions, plus 13 minor or administrative.
Date range
10Inspections
8Pass
2Conditional pass
0Closed
1Crucial
8Significant
13Minor
0Administrative
Feb 20, 2024 → Aug 18, 2026PassConditionalClosed
Inspection history
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Pass4 infractions: 4 minor
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFood premise not maintained with walls in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass3 infractions: 3 significant
SignificantFail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass5 infractions: 1 crucial, 3 significant, 1 minor
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
SignificantHandwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
No inspections match this date range and status.
Common questions
What was Chawk Bazar's most recent health inspection result?
On Aug 18, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Chawk Bazar (1738 Lawrence Ave E) a Pass, recording 2 infractions.
Has Chawk Bazar ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?
No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since February 2024.
How many times has Chawk Bazar been inspected?
10 inspections since February 2024: 8 passes, 2 conditional passes and 0 closures.
Source: Toronto Public Health DineSafe records, as published by the City of Toronto. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.