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MR. JOHN'S THE REAL KERALA KITCHEN

1168 Kennedy Rd · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

MR. JOHN'S THE REAL KERALA KITCHEN has been inspected 16 times by Toronto Public Health since April 5, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 21, 2026, found no infractions.

6 of 16 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 26, 2026. For example: PEST CONTROL

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 23, 2026. For example: FOOD PROTECTED 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 28, 2025. For example: Accurate indicating and easily readable thermometers

  • 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 January 29, 2025. For example: Separate and convenient hand washing sink(s)

  • 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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 29, 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.

16 inspections

  1. Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 08. PEST CONTROL
      • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
  4. Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 05. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
    • 02. FOOD PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION
      • Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
    • 08. PEST CONTROL
      • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
  6. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 06. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF SANITARY FACILITIES
      • OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - FAIL TO EQUIP SANITARY FACILITY WITH TOILET PAPER - SEC. 25(3)(B)
    • 05. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES / EQUIPMENT
      • Food premise not maintained with ceilings in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
  7. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • A. OPERATOR FAIL TO MEET ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS OF
      • Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
    • 5B. Accurate indicating and easily readable thermometers
      • FAIL TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT - SEC. 30(B)
    • 6A. Sanitary facilities maintained clean and sanitary
      • FAIL TO ENSURE FACILITY SURFACE CLEANED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
  8. Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 8A. Adequate pest control
      • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
    • 2C. Proper utensils/equipment and/or procedures used to ensure
      • Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
    • 3A. Separate and convenient hand washing sink(s)
      • Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
    • 2B. Food protected from contamination / adulteration (e.g. food
      • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
  10. Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
    • 8A. Adequate pest control
      • Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
    • 2C. Proper utensils/equipment and/or procedures used to ensure
      • USE UTENSILS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR - SEC. 8(1)(B)
    • 2B. Food protected from contamination / adulteration (e.g. food
      • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
    • 2C. Proper utensils/equipment and/or procedures used to ensure
      • Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
  12. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
  13. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • USE TOWEL NOT IN GOOD REPAIR FOR CLEANING FOOD CONTACT SURFACE - SEC. 16(A)
  14. Inspection

    0 infractions

  15. Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • Food premise not maintained with smooth floor surface where food handled - Sec. 7(1)(c)(i)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
    • 2B. Food protected from contamination / adulteration (e.g. food
      • Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
    • 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)
    • 3A. Separate and convenient hand washing sink(s)
      • Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
    • 2C. Proper utensils/equipment and/or procedures used to ensure
      • Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
  16. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
    • 5B. Accurate indicating and easily readable thermometers
      • FAIL TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT - SEC. 30(B)
    • 5C. Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)
      • Operate food premise - furniture not constructed to permit cleaning - Sec. 9

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