220 Laird Dr
Pass
5 violations were found at the most recent inspection.
Source: Toronto Public Health
February 26, 2026
This summary is AI generated and can contain mistakes. Always rely on the original inspection.
The restaurant did not have liquid soap and paper towels available at handwashing stations as required.
The restaurant failed to keep its sanitary facilities clean and properly maintained.
The restaurant did not properly clean and sanitize equipment surfaces as required by health regulations.
The food preparation area contained items that aren't regularly used for food handling and should have been removed or stored elsewhere.
The food preparation area had dirty floors that were not being kept clean.
TAO-NORTHERN CHINESE CUISINE is in the Leaside-Bennington neighbourhood. Leaside-Bennington, Toronto has 87 restaurants tracked on Pass or Fail, inspected by Toronto Public Health. As of June 17, 2026, there are 73 (84%) that have passed their most recent inspection, with no conditional passes or 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.
TIM HORTONS
Leaside-Bennington
This restaurant has been inspected 9 times since February 29, 2024, with 7 passes, 2 conditional outcomes, and 0 closures on record.
5 violations
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - FAIL TO KEEP SANITARY FACILITY SANITARY - SEC. 25(2)
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED TO KEEP FOOD-HANDLING ROOM FREE FROM MATERIALS NOT REGULARLY USED - SEC. 7(1)(F)
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
3 violations
OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED TO MAINTAIN RINSE WATER AT 82°C - SEC. 20(1)(A)(II)(A)
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
5 violations
USE UTENSILS NOT FREE FROM OPEN SEAMS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD - SEC. 8(2)(B)
OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CHEMICAL SOLUTION RINSE - SEC. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
No violations
4 violations
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
USE UTENSILS NOT FREE FROM OPEN SEAMS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD - SEC. 8(2)(B)
USE EQUIPMENT NOT SUITABLE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE - SEC. 8(1)(D)
OPERATE FOOD PREMISE - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CHEMICAL SOLUTION RINSE - SEC. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
No violations
10 violations
Maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
Fail to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food - Sec. 33(1)(e)
Fail to clean utensils as often as necessary - Sec. 21(2)
5 violations
USE UTENSILS NOT SUITABLE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE - SEC. 8(1)(D)
Operate food premise - appliances not constructed to permit cleaning - Sec. 9
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)
5 violations
USE UTENSILS NOT SUITABLE FOR INTENDED PURPOSE - SEC. 8(1)(D)
FAIL TO MAINTAIN HANDWASHING STATIONS (LIQUID SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS) - SEC. 7(3)(C)
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
FOOD PREMISE NOT MAINTAINED WITH CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD-HANDLING ROOM - SEC. 7(1)(G)
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22
Handwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
USE UTENSILS NOT FREE FROM CRACKS IN CONTACT WITH FOOD - SEC. 8(2)(B)
Fail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Use dirty cloth for cleaning food contact surface - Sec. 16(b)
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 ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
FAIL TO ENSURE EQUIPMENT SURFACE SANITIZED AS NECESSARY - SEC. 22