4401 Sheppard Ave E · Agincourt South-Malvern West
November 21, 2025
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The restaurant was not kept clean and organized in a way that prevents health risks, specifically rodent activity was found on the premises.
The restaurant did not properly protect food from becoming contaminated or spoiled.
Food handlers did not have easy access to handwashing stations where they prepare food.
The restaurant did not have liquid soap and paper towels available at handwashing stations as required.
The restaurant used utensils or equipment that are not food-safe to prepare or serve food.
The restaurant did not keep records documenting the pest control treatments that were performed.
The restaurant did not remove garbage promptly enough to keep the facility clean and sanitary.
The restaurant did not properly clean utensils, dishes, or other items that are used for multiple purposes between uses.
The restaurant did not take adequate measures to prevent pests such as insects or rodents from entering or living in the facility.
Equipment surfaces were not cleaned as often as needed to keep them sanitary.
The food preparation areas of the restaurant were not kept clean and sanitary as required by health regulations.
The restaurant did not have a trained food handler or supervisor present at all times while it was open.
HEM KITCHEN & CAFE is in the Agincourt South-Malvern West neighbourhood. Agincourt South-Malvern West, Toronto has 198 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by the local public-health unit. As of May 14, 2026, there are 187 (94%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 1 (1%) conditional and 2 (1%) closed.
This restaurant has been inspected 3 times since August 6, 2025, with 1 pass, 1 conditional outcome, and 1 closure on record.
Food premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard (Rodents) - Sec. 7(1)(a)(i)
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
This record comes from the local public-health unit for Toronto. 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.
Agincourt South-Malvern West
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
USE UTENSILS NOT NON-TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH FOOD - SEC. 8(2)(A)
Fail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
FAIL TO REMOVE GARBAGE WHEN NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 12
Fail to clean multi-service articles after use - Sec. 21(1)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Food premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food - Sec. 7(1)(a)(iii)
Use food equipment not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(b)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)