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Inspection report

The Famous Owl of Minerva

280 Spadina Ave, M5T 3A5 · Downtown
Chinatown BIAKensington-Chinatown
Current status Pass Inspected

The Famous Owl of Minerva at 280 Spadina Ave was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Aug 26, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since February 2024 it has had 9 inspections: 7 passes, 2 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 1 crucial infraction and 4 significant infractions, plus 12 minor or administrative.

Date range
9Inspections
7Pass
2Conditional pass
0Closed
1Crucial
4Significant
10Minor
2Administrative
Feb 7, 2024 → Aug 26, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorOperate food premise - appliances not constructed to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
Conditional Pass1 infraction: 1 significant
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with ceilings in good repair 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 Pass6 infractions: 1 crucial, 2 significant, 3 minor
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
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)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $75 (Aug 15, 2025)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $75 (Aug 15, 2025)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $75 (Aug 15, 2025)

Pass3 infractions: 2 minor, 1 admin
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)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of fumes - Sec. 11
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 admin
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32

Common questions

What was The Famous Owl of Minerva's most recent health inspection result?

On Aug 26, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave The Famous Owl of Minerva (280 Spadina Ave) a Pass, recording 2 infractions.

Has The Famous Owl of Minerva ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

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

How many times has The Famous Owl of Minerva been inspected?

9 inspections since February 2024: 7 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.