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The Real Jerk

842 Gerrard St E, M4M 1Y7 · East End
North Riverdale
Current status Pass Inspected

The Real Jerk at 842 Gerrard St E was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Aug 17, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since January 2024 it has had 9 inspections: 7 passes, 2 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 1 crucial infraction and 9 significant infractions, plus 9 minor or administrative.

Date range
9Inspections
7Pass
2Conditional pass
0Closed
1Crucial
9Significant
7Minor
2Administrative
Jan 18, 2024 → Aug 17, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
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 equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass6 infractions: 4 significant, 1 minor, 1 admin
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to keep sanitary facility sanitary - sec. 25(2)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantFail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - sec. 12
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32

Court outcome: Cancelled · fined $580 (Jun 11, 2024)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $385 (May 24, 2024)

PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass6 infractions: 1 crucial, 3 significant, 1 minor, 1 admin
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner to permit contamination of single-service containers - Sec. 7(1)(h)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
SignificantFail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - sec. 12
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
AdminFail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32

Common questions

What was The Real Jerk's most recent health inspection result?

On Aug 17, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave The Real Jerk (842 Gerrard St E) a Pass, with no infractions recorded.

Has The Real Jerk ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

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

How many times has The Real Jerk been inspected?

9 inspections since January 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.