Amica at - Thornhill
546 Steeles Avenue West, Vaughan, ON L4J 1A2 · Retirement Home, Institutional Servery
Inspection summary
Amica at - Thornhill has been inspected 8 times by York Region Public Health since November 20, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 13, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.
The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.
What these findings mean
Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people in care. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly make someone sick, and they matter more here because young children, older adults and people who are unwell are more vulnerable to infection.
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.
Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 13, 2026. For example:
Cold holding potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) and lower
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hand hygiene is the most important way to stop germs spreading between children, residents and staff. Inspectors check that sinks are stocked and easy to reach, that staff wash their hands when required (for example after diapering or before handling food), and that sick staff stay away from work.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 7, 2025. For example:
Handwashing stations are adequately equipped and accessible
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food and supplies are stored and handled: kept covered, off the floor, and away from anything that could contaminate them. Where food is served, raw meat must be kept away from ready-to-eat food, a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded once on July 16, 2026. For example:
Food protected from potential contamination (food covered, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, during display, during transport)
Other findingsLower risk
Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.
Recorded once on October 7, 2025. For example:
Handling/Storage of food
About this data
These results come from York Region Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.
8 inspections
- Compliance Inspection
1 infraction
- Cold holding potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) and lower
- Fail to store and maintain potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature 4°C (40°F) and lower
- Cold holding potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) and lower
- Compliance Inspection
1 infraction
- Food protected from potential contamination (food covered, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, during display, during transport)
- Fail to store/handle ice in a sanitary manner
- Food protected from potential contamination (food covered, off floor, stored on racks, sneeze guard, during display, during transport)
- Compliance Inspection
0 infractions
- Compliance Inspection
1 infraction
- Cold-holding: Equipment used for refrigeration contains accurate indicating thermometers
- Fail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment
- Cold-holding: Equipment used for refrigeration contains accurate indicating thermometers
- Compliance Inspection
2 infractions
- Handwashing stations are adequately equipped and accessible
- Fail to provide handwashing station with adequate supplies
- Handling/Storage of food
- Fail to properly handle all food in a manner that prevents contamination or adulteration
- Handwashing stations are adequately equipped and accessible
- Compliance Inspection
0 infractions
- Compliance Inspection
1 infraction
- Cold holding potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) and lower
- Fail to store and maintain potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature 4°C (40°F) and lower
- Cold holding potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) and lower
- Compliance Inspection
2 infractions
- Cold holding potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) and lower
- Fail to store and maintain potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature 4°C (40°F) and lower
- Handwashing stations are adequately equipped and accessible
- Fail to provide handwashing station with adequate supplies
- Cold holding potentially hazardous food at an internal temperature of 4°C (40°F) and lower
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