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Inspection report

Desta Market

843 Danforth Ave, M4J 1L2 · East End
Current status Pass Inspected

Desta Market at 843 Danforth Ave was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Jul 8, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since August 2024 it has had 9 inspections: 7 passes, 2 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 1 crucial infraction and 6 significant infractions, plus 8 minor or administrative.

Date range
9Inspections
7Pass
2Conditional pass
0Closed
1Crucial
6Significant
7Minor
1Administrative
Aug 27, 2024 → Jul 8, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass5 infractions: 1 crucial, 2 significant, 2 minor
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantFail to protect against breeding of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained with tight floor surface where food handled - Sec. 7(1)(c)(i)
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
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)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 admin
SignificantUse handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees - Sec. 7(4)
AdminFail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32
Pass2 infractions: 2 significant
SignificantSanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 P.P.M. Of available chlorine - sec. 19(B)
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22

Common questions

What was Desta Market's most recent health inspection result?

On Jul 8, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Desta Market (843 Danforth Ave) a Pass, recording 1 infraction.

Has Desta Market ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since August 2024.

How many times has Desta Market been inspected?

9 inspections since August 2024: 7 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.