THE EMPIRE 1

THE EMPIRE 1 is in the Dovercourt Village neighbourhood. Dovercourt Village, Toronto has 118 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Toronto Public Health. As of July 23, 2026, there are 108 (92%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no conditional passes or closures.

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Inspection history

About this inspection record

This record comes from Toronto Public Health. Inspectors record any violations of applicable health regulations on each visit. The result above is the most recent inspection on file.

A pass means no significant violations. A conditional pass means an issue was found and the restaurant was given time to correct it. A closed result means the inspector ordered the place to stop serving customers.

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This restaurant has been inspected 10 times since December 7, 2023, with 9 passes, 1 conditional outcome, and 0 closures on record.

May 11, 2026Pass
No violations
Jan 9, 2026Pass
2 violations
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Sep 24, 2025Pass
2 violations
Minor
Fail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of fumes - Sec. 11
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
May 23, 2025Pass
2 violations
Significant
OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - FAIL TO KEEP SANITARY FACILITY SANITARY - SEC. 25(2)
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
Apr 1, 2025Pass
5 violations
Significant
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
Significant
FAIL TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT - SEC. 30(B)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
Oct 17, 2024Pass
No violations
Jul 17, 2024Pass
No violations
Jul 11, 2024Conditional Pass
6 violations
Critical
Sell potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
Significant
Fail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year - Sec. 13(2)
Significant
FAIL TO ENSURE FACILITY SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Feb 27, 2024Pass
No violations
Dec 7, 2023Pass
4 violations
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
Minor
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Minor
Use racks not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
Minor
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)