Current status
Pass
Inspected
Popular Chinese Diner at 1280 Yonge St was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Mar 24, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since April 2024 it has had 10 inspections: 6 passes, 4 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 4 crucial infractions and 11 significant infractions, plus 16 minor or administrative.
Date range
10Inspections
6Pass
4Conditional pass
0Closed
4Crucial
11Significant
16Minor
0Administrative
Apr 3, 2024 → Mar 24, 2026PassConditionalClosed
Inspection history
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Conditional Pass11 infractions: 2 crucial, 5 significant, 4 minor
CrucialStore potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4°C and 60°C - Sec. 27(1)
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantUse handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees - Sec. 7(4)
SignificantUse utensils not of readily cleanable form - sec. 8(1)(C)
SignificantUse food equipment not of sound and tight construction - sec. 8(1)(A)
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantUse utensils not free from cracks in contact with food - sec. 8(2)(B)
MinorFail to ensure food handler in food premise wears clean outer garments - sec. 33(1)(C)
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
MinorOperate food premise - equipment not arranged to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Pass3 infractions: 2 significant, 1 minor
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)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass4 infractions: 4 significant
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to provide equipment for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required - Sec. 18
SignificantUse food equipment not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(b)
SignificantUse handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees - Sec. 7(4)
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
Conditional Pass2 infractions: 1 crucial, 1 minor
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food - Sec. 7(1)(a)(iii)
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Conditional Pass6 infractions: 1 crucial, 5 minor
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food - Sec. 7(1)(a)(iii)
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
MinorFood premise not maintained with non-absorbent floor surface where food handled - Sec. 7(1)(c)(i)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
No inspections match this date range and status.
Common questions
What was Popular Chinese Diner's most recent health inspection result?
On Mar 24, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Popular Chinese Diner (1280 Yonge St) a Pass, recording 2 infractions.
Has Popular Chinese Diner ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?
No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since April 2024.
How many times has Popular Chinese Diner been inspected?
10 inspections since April 2024: 6 passes, 4 conditional passes and 0 closures.
Source: Toronto Public Health DineSafe records, as published by the City of Toronto. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.