Current status
Pass
Inspected
Taste of Shawarma at 2488 Dufferin St was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Oct 8, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since December 2023 it has had 10 inspections: 9 passes, 1 conditional pass and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 1 crucial infraction and 5 significant infractions, plus 9 minor or administrative.
Date range
10Inspections
9Pass
1Conditional pass
0Closed
1Crucial
5Significant
8Minor
1Administrative
Dec 5, 2023 → Oct 8, 2026PassConditionalClosed
Inspection history
Pass1 infraction: 1 significant
SignificantSanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 P.P.M. Of available chlorine - sec. 19(B)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass3 infractions: 1 crucial, 2 significant
CrucialFail to ensure storage pallets designed to protect against contamination - Sec. 31
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass3 infractions: 1 significant, 2 minor
SignificantThermometer in refrigeration equipment not easily readable - sec. 30(B)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantUse utensils not free from open seams in contact with food - sec. 8(2)(B)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained to permit sanitary maintenance of ceilings - Sec. 7(1)(d)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Pass2 infractions: 1 minor, 1 admin
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
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorOperate food premise - equipment not arranged to permit cleaning - Sec. 9
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
No inspections match this date range and status.
Common questions
What was Taste of Shawarma's most recent health inspection result?
On Oct 8, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Taste of Shawarma (2488 Dufferin St) a Pass, recording 1 infraction.
Has Taste of Shawarma ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?
No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since December 2023.
How many times has Taste of Shawarma been inspected?
10 inspections since December 2023: 9 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.