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Magical Taste of China

62 Maple Ave, Barrie ON L4N 1R8 · Restaurant

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Inspection summary

Magical Taste of China has been inspected 9 times by Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit since November 6, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 31, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 17 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Pests and Protecting food from contamination.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 26, 2026. For example: Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2026. For example: Pest control shall be maintained in a food premise as prescribed in the regulation.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on March 3, 2026. For example: Single service containers and articles kept free from contamination.

  • 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 March 3, 2026. For example: Internal temperature of potentially hazardous food maintained at 4° Celsius or lower.

  • 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 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 11, 2026. For example: Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.

About this data

These results come from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, 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.

9 inspections

  1. Follow-up

    0 infractions

  2. Follow-up

    2 infractions

    • Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer.
      • Fail to use or provide test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
    • Utensils sanitized mechanically as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Fail to ensure mechanical equipment sanitize with chlorine solution at 100 parts per million at 24° Celsius for at least 45 seconds
  3. Routine

    4 infractions

    • Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers
    • Pest control shall be maintained in a food premise as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
      • Fail to retain pest control records for one year
    • Testing reagent used to determine concentration of sanitizer.
      • Fail to use or provide test reagent to determine concentration of sanitizer
    • Utensils sanitized mechanically as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Fail to ensure mechanical equipment sanitize with chlorine solution at 100 parts per million at 24° Celsius for at least 45 seconds
  4. Follow-up

    1 infraction

    • Pest control shall be maintained in a food premise as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken
      • Fail to retain pest control records for one year
  5. Routine

    7 infractions

    • Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
      • Food premises not maintained with clean ceilings and/or in good repair
    • Single service containers and articles kept free from contamination.
      • Fail to maintain single service containers and articles free from contamination
    • Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Handwashing station used other than for handwashing of employees
    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces must be properly constructed and maintained.
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles clean and sanitized
      • Fail to maintain equipment, utensils and or multi-service articles in good repair and or safe condition
      • Used equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles not suitable for intended purposes
    • Utensils sanitized mechanically as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Fail to ensure mechanical equipment sanitize with chlorine solution at 100 parts per million at 24° Celsius for at least 45 seconds
    • Operator practiced safe food handling to ensure food is safe to eat.
      • Fail to cover food
      • Fail to protect food from contamination and/or adulteration
    • Internal temperature of potentially hazardous food maintained at 4° Celsius or lower.
      • Fail to maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature of 4° Celsius or lower
  6. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
      • Food premises not maintained with clean floors and/or in good repair
    • General Housekeeping Satisfactory
      • Fail to maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary manner
    • Operator practiced safe food handling to ensure food is safe to eat.
      • Improper thawing
  7. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
      • Food premises not maintained with clean floors and/or in good repair
    • Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Handwashing station used other than for handwashing of employees
    • Pest control shall be maintained in a food premise as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Fail to protect against entry, harbouring and breeding of pests
  8. Routine

    2 infractions

    • Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
      • Food premises not maintained with clean floors and/or in good repair
    • Operator practiced safe food handling to ensure food is safe to eat.
      • Fail to cover food
      • Fail to protect food from contamination and/or adulteration
  9. Routine

    3 infractions

    • Floors, walls and ceilings are clean and in good repair
      • Food premises not maintained with clean floors and/or in good repair
    • Food premises shall be equipped and maintained as prescribed in the regulation.
      • Handwashing station used other than for handwashing of employees
    • Equipment, utensils, multi-service articles and all food contact surfaces must be properly constructed and maintained.
      • Used equipment, utensils, and multi-service articles not suitable for intended purposes

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