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Inspection report

The Bhais Shawarma & Grill

222 The Esplanade, Unit 3, M5A 4M8 · Downtown
Old Town Toronto BIASt Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands
Current status Pass Inspected

The Bhais Shawarma & Grill at 222 The Esplanade was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Aug 19, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since January 2024 it has had 10 inspections: 8 passes, 2 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 1 crucial infraction and 12 significant infractions, plus 8 minor or administrative.

Date range
10Inspections
8Pass
2Conditional pass
0Closed
1Crucial
12Significant
5Minor
3Administrative
Jan 2, 2024 → Aug 19, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with walls in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass3 infractions: 3 significant
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with toilet paper - sec. 25(3)(B)
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - sec. 25(3)(E)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass4 infractions: 2 significant, 1 minor, 1 admin
SignificantFail to collect garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - Sec. 12
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained to permit sanitary maintenance of walls - Sec. 7(1)(d)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass9 infractions: 1 crucial, 7 significant, 1 admin
CrucialStore 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)
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with toilet paper - sec. 25(3)(B)
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
SignificantUse dirty towel for cleaning food contact surface - Sec. 16(b)
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
SignificantFail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - sec. 25(3)(E)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Pass2 infractions: 1 minor, 1 admin
MinorOperate food premise - equipment not constructed to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of fumes - Sec. 11
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.

Common questions

What was The Bhais Shawarma & Grill's most recent health inspection result?

On Aug 19, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave The Bhais Shawarma & Grill (222 The Esplanade) a Pass, recording 2 infractions.

Has The Bhais Shawarma & Grill ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

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

How many times has The Bhais Shawarma & Grill been inspected?

10 inspections since January 2024: 8 passes, 2 conditional passes and 0 closures.

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