Current status
Pass
Inspected
Ruth's Catering and Takeout at 1901 Ellesmere Rd was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Jun 16, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since November 2023 it has had 15 inspections: 11 passes, 4 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 8 crucial infractions and 8 significant infractions, plus 13 minor or administrative.
Date range
15Inspections
11Pass
4Conditional pass
0Closed
8Crucial
8Significant
9Minor
4Administrative
Nov 29, 2023 → Jun 16, 2026PassConditionalClosed
Inspection history
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantUse equipment not suitable for intended purpose - sec. 8(1)(D)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass5 infractions: 2 crucial, 1 significant, 2 minor
CrucialMaintain 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)
SignificantHandwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
MinorFood premise not maintained with ceilings in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Court outcome: Pending
Court outcome: Pending
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass6 infractions: 2 crucial, 3 significant, 1 minor
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
CrucialMaintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
SignificantFail to sanitize utensils as often as necessary - Sec. 21(2)
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)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass2 infractions: 2 crucial
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
CrucialMaintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantThermometer in refrigeration equipment not easily readable - sec. 30(B)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Pass3 infractions: 1 minor, 2 admin
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
AdminFail to Produce Most Recent Food Safety Inspection Report(s) - Sec. 545-157(E)(5)
Pass3 infractions: 1 significant, 2 admin
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
AdminFail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32
AdminFail to Produce Most Recent Food Safety Inspection Report(s) - Sec. 545-157(E)(5)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass4 infractions: 2 crucial, 1 significant, 1 minor
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
CrucialMaintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
SignificantUse handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees - Sec. 7(4)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
No inspections match this date range and status.
Common questions
What was Ruth's Catering and Takeout's most recent health inspection result?
On Jun 16, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Ruth's Catering and Takeout (1901 Ellesmere Rd) a Pass, with no infractions recorded.
Has Ruth's Catering and Takeout ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?
No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since November 2023.
How many times has Ruth's Catering and Takeout been inspected?
15 inspections since November 2023: 11 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.