Current status
Pass
Inspected
The Empire 1 at 1018 Bloor St W was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on May 11, 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 15 minor or administrative.
Date range
10Inspections
9Pass
1Conditional pass
0Closed
1Crucial
5Significant
15Minor
0Administrative
Dec 7, 2023 → May 11, 2026PassConditionalClosed
Inspection history
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of fumes - Sec. 11
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to keep sanitary facility sanitary - sec. 25(2)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Pass5 infractions: 2 significant, 3 minor
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
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 food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass6 infractions: 1 crucial, 2 significant, 3 minor
CrucialSell potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
SignificantFail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantFail to ensure facility surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
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)
MinorOperate food premise - equipment not constructed to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass4 infractions: 4 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
MinorUse racks not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
No inspections match this date range and status.
Common questions
What was The Empire 1's most recent health inspection result?
On May 11, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave The Empire 1 (1018 Bloor St W) a Pass, with no infractions recorded.
Has The Empire 1 ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?
No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since December 2023.
How many times has The Empire 1 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.