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MOMO CAFE & ZOMSA BAR

1498 Queen St W · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

MOMO CAFE & ZOMSA BAR has been inspected 9 times by Toronto Public Health since November 13, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 13, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control 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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 12, 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 August 12, 2025. For example: Internal temperature of hazardous foods 4 C (39 F) and below or

  • 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 August 12, 2025. For example: Food protected from contamination / adulteration (e.g. food

  • 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 14 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2025. For example: Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2026. For example: MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT

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.

9 inspections

  1. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 05. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
  2. Inspection

    3 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
      • Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
    • 05. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT
      • FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
  3. Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 3A. Separate and convenient hand washing sink(s)
      • FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
    • 1B. Internal temperature of hazardous foods 4 C (39 F) and below or
      • Store potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
    • 2B. Food protected from contamination / adulteration (e.g. food
      • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
    • 6B. Provision of sanitary facility supplies
      • OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - FAIL TO EQUIP SANITARY FACILITY WITH SOAP OR DETERGENT - SEC. 24(3)(D)
    • 4C. Provision and proper use of sinks and supplies for manual
      • Fail to sanitize multi-service articles after use - Sec. 21(1)
    • A. OPERATOR FAIL TO MEET ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS OF
      • Fail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
  5. Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • Food premise not maintained with floors in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • Use shelves not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • Operate food premise - equipment not constructed to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
  7. Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • Food premise not maintained to permit sanitary maintenance of ceilings - Sec. 7(1)(d)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • Use shelves not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • USE CLOTH NOT IN GOOD REPAIR FOR CLEANING UTENSILS - SEC. 16(A)
  8. Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
    • 2C. Proper utensils/equipment and/or procedures used to ensure
      • USE UTENSILS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR - SEC. 8(1)(B)
    • 3C. Provision and use of clean outer garments
      • FAIL TO ENSURE FOOD HANDLER IN FOOD PREMISE PROTECTS AGAINST CONTAMINATION BY HAIR - SEC. 33(1)(D)
  9. Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • Food premise not maintained with smooth floor surface where washing and toilet fixtures located - Sec. 7(1)(c)(iii)
    • 4C. Provision and proper use of sinks and supplies for manual
      • SANITIZE UTENSILS IN CHLORINE SOLUTION OF LESS THAN 100 P.P.M. OF AVAILABLE CHLORINE - SEC. 19(B)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • Operate food premise - furniture not constructed to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • USE CLOTH NOT IN GOOD REPAIR FOR CLEANING UTENSILS - SEC. 16(A)

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