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Qin's Garden

435 Spadina Ave, M5T 2G6 · Downtown
Chinatown BIAKensington-Chinatown
Current status Pass Inspected

Qin's Garden at 435 Spadina Ave was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on May 28, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since February 2024 it has had 12 inspections: 8 passes, 4 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 1 crucial infraction and 15 significant infractions, plus 20 minor or administrative.

Date range
12Inspections
8Pass
4Conditional pass
0Closed
1Crucial
15Significant
19Minor
1Administrative
Feb 7, 2024 → May 28, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass3 infractions: 3 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 clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass5 infractions: 1 significant, 4 minor
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorUse racks not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22

Court outcome: Pending

Court outcome: Pending

Court outcome: Pending

Court outcome: Pending

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 Pass3 infractions: 1 significant, 2 minor
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)

Court outcome: Pending

Conditional Pass10 infractions: 1 crucial, 7 significant, 2 minor
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantUse non-corrosion resistant utensils in contact with food - sec. 8(2)(A)
SignificantUse food equipment not of readily cleanable form - sec. 8(1)(C)
SignificantOperate food premise - wash water temperature thermometer not easily readable - sec. 20(1)(B)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
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)
SignificantHandwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $150 (Feb 21, 2025)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $580 (Feb 21, 2025)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $150 (Feb 21, 2025)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $75 (Feb 21, 2025)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $75 (Feb 21, 2025)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $75 (Feb 21, 2025)

Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass3 infractions: 1 significant, 2 minor
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass7 infractions: 4 significant, 2 minor, 1 admin
SignificantUse food equipment not of readily cleanable form - sec. 8(1)(C)
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
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)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
AdminFail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32

Common questions

What was Qin's Garden's most recent health inspection result?

On May 28, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Qin's Garden (435 Spadina Ave) a Pass, recording 2 infractions.

Has Qin's Garden ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

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

How many times has Qin's Garden been inspected?

12 inspections since February 2024: 8 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.