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Inspection report

The Old York Tavern

167 Niagara St, M5V 1C9 · Downtown
Current status Pass Inspected

The Old York Tavern at 167 Niagara St was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Apr 13, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since November 2023 it has had 8 inspections: 8 passes, 0 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 0 crucial infractions and 4 significant infractions, plus 7 minor or administrative.

Date range
8Inspections
8Pass
0Conditional pass
0Closed
0Crucial
4Significant
7Minor
0Administrative
Nov 29, 2023 → Apr 13, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
MinorFail to ensure food handler in food premise protects against contamination by hair - sec. 33(1)(D)
Pass3 infractions: 1 significant, 2 minor
SignificantUse utensils not suitable for intended purpose - sec. 8(1)(D)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Pass3 infractions: 1 significant, 2 minor
SignificantUse multi-service articles not suitable for intended purpose - sec. 8(1)(D)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained to permit sanitary maintenance of walls - Sec. 7(1)(d)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.

Common questions

What was The Old York Tavern's most recent health inspection result?

On Apr 13, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave The Old York Tavern (167 Niagara St) a Pass, with no infractions recorded.

Has The Old York Tavern ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since November 2023.

How many times has The Old York Tavern been inspected?

8 inspections since November 2023: 8 passes, 0 conditional passes and 0 closures.

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