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GOOD EARTH COFFEEHOUSE

8 Wellesley St E · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

GOOD EARTH COFFEEHOUSE has been inspected 7 times by Toronto Public Health since March 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 29, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 3, 2026. For example: EMPLOYEE HYGIENE AND HANDWASHING

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on November 3, 2025. For example: Internal temperature of hazardous foods 4 C (39 F) and below or

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 29, 2026. For example: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 3, 2026. For example: MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on March 20, 2025. For example: Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)

About this data

These results come from Toronto 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.

7 inspections

  1. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
      • No license available at time of inspection. A referral has been made to Municipal Licensing and Standards.
  2. Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 03. EMPLOYEE HYGIENE AND HANDWASHING
      • FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
    • 05. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
    • 06. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF SANITARY FACILITIES
      • OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - FAIL TO EQUIP SANITARY FACILITY WITH SOAP OR DETERGENT - SEC. 24(3)(D)
    • ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
      • No license available at time of inspection. A referral has been made to Municipal Licensing and Standards.
  3. Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 4B. Proper maintenance and use of equipment (machines
      • Use food equipment not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(b)
    • 4C. Provision and proper use of sinks and supplies for manual
      • SANITIZE UTENSILS USING AGENT NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS - SEC. 19(E)(II)
    • 1B. Internal temperature of hazardous foods 4 C (39 F) and below or
      • Maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
    • 4D. Properly equipped / maintained mechanical washer for
      • OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CHEMICAL SOLUTION RINSE - SEC. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
    • A. OPERATOR FAIL TO MEET ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS OF
      • Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
  4. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 6A. Sanitary facilities maintained clean and sanitary
      • FAIL TO ENSURE FACILITY SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
    • A. OPERATOR FAIL TO MEET ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS OF
      • Fail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32
    • 3A. Separate and convenient hand washing sink(s)
      • FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
  5. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
    • 3A. Separate and convenient hand washing sink(s)
      • FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
  6. Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 4D. Properly equipped / maintained mechanical washer for
      • OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED TO MAINTAIN WASH WATER BETWEEN 60 C AND 71 C - SEC. 20(1)(A)(I)

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