478 Queen St W · Wellington Place
April 16, 2026
PassThe restaurant did not properly clean and sanitize equipment surfaces as required by health regulations.
The restaurant is using shelves that are difficult to clean properly, which can trap dirt and bacteria.
This restaurant has been inspected 7 times since July 26, 2024, with 6 passes, 1 conditional outcome, and 0 closures on record.
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Use shelves not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
SAKU is in the Wellington Place neighbourhood. Wellington Place, Toronto has 541 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by the local public-health unit. As of May 28, 2026, there are 533 (99%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 2 (0%) conditional and no closures.
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.
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
Store ice in unsanitary manner - Sec. 26(5)
SANITIZE UTENSILS IN CHLORINE SOLUTION OF LESS THAN 100 P.P.M. OF AVAILABLE CHLORINE - SEC. 19(B)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Fail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
Fail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of excessive heat - Sec. 11
Use racks not of readily cleanable design - Sec. 31
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED TO KEEP FOOD-HANDLING ROOM FREE FROM EQUIPMENT NOT REGULARLY USED - SEC. 7(1)(F)
Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Fail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32