309 Spadina Ave
Pass
1 violation was found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Toronto Public Health
May 14, 2026
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The food preparation areas of the restaurant were not kept clean and sanitary as required by health regulations.
SWATOW RESTAURANT is in the Kensington-Chinatown neighbourhood. Kensington-Chinatown, Toronto has 685 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Toronto Public Health. As of June 18, 2026, there are 668 (98%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with 3 (0%) conditional and no closures.
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.
This restaurant has been inspected 11 times since March 13, 2024, with 8 passes, 3 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
1 violation
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH FOOD HANDLING ROOM IN SANITARY CONDITION - SEC. 7(1)(E)
1 violation
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
No violations
4 violations
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
Use food equipment not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(b)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
No violations
3 violations
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
1 violation
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
4 violations
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
USE UTENSILS NOT OF READILY CLEANABLE FORM - SEC. 8(1)(C)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
3 violations
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
FAIL TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT - SEC. 30(B)
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
1 violation
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
2 violations
USE FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT OF READILY CLEANABLE FORM - SEC. 8(1)(C)
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)