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PHO NOW

2561 St Clair Ave W · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

PHO NOW has been inspected 4 times by Toronto Public Health since January 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 20, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 once on April 20, 2026. For example: EMPLOYEE HYGIENE AND HANDWASHING

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 20, 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 2 times on January 11, 2024. For example: Proper maintenance / washing of rooms (including washrooms)

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 20, 2026. For example: MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF SANITARY FACILITIES

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.

4 inspections

  1. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 06. MAINTENANCE / SANITATION OF SANITARY FACILITIES
      • OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - FAIL TO EQUIP SANITARY FACILITY WITH SOAP OR DETERGENT - SEC. 24(3)(D)
    • 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 ceilings in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
  2. Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 4B. Proper maintenance and use of equipment (machines
      • USE EQUIPMENT NOT SUITABLE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE - SEC. 8(1)(D)
    • 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)
  4. Inspection

    4 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)
      • 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 OF READILY CLEANABLE FORM - SEC. 8(1)(C)
    • 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)

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