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El Charro

493 Danforth Ave, M4K 1P5 · East End
Greektown on the Danforth BIANorth Riverdale
Current status Pass Inspected

El Charro at 493 Danforth Ave was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Feb 5, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since March 2024 it has had 6 inspections: 5 passes, 1 conditional pass and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 0 crucial infractions and 4 significant infractions, plus 5 minor or administrative.

Date range
6Inspections
5Pass
1Conditional pass
0Closed
0Crucial
4Significant
5Minor
0Administrative
Mar 19, 2024 → Feb 5, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Pass1 infraction: 1 significant
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with floors in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass4 infractions: 3 significant, 1 minor
SignificantFail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - sec. 12
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
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)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $150 (May 21, 2024)

Common questions

What was El Charro's most recent health inspection result?

On Feb 5, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave El Charro (493 Danforth Ave) a Pass, recording 1 infraction.

Has El Charro ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

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

How many times has El Charro been inspected?

6 inspections since March 2024: 5 passes, 1 conditional pass and 0 closures.

Source: Toronto Public Health DineSafe records, as published by the City of Toronto. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.