DineSafe Toronto

This week on DineSafe: Gabby's, Pizza Pizza, Banjara, Duke of Gloucester, and Lemongrass

The streak is over. After six weeks without a closure, two restaurants were shut down: Gabby's on Bloor and Pizza Pizza on Lake Shore. Both were nailed for failing to prevent an insect infestation.

As far as conditional passes go, the Duke of Gloucester is a disappointing addition to the list, with significant infractions like failing to properly wash equipment. And you might want to think twice before you order that butter chicken. Banjara is another yellow-carded spot that jumps out. For the rest of this week's round-up, check out the list below:

Gabby's Bar and Grill (192 Bloor Street West)
Inspected on: October 30
Inspection finding: Red (Closed)
Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 3, Significant: 1, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation

Pizza Pizza (2814 Lake Shore Blvd W)
Inspected on: October 31
Inspection finding: Red (Closed)
Number of infractions: 6 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2, Crucial: 2)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to prevent an insect infestation, operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C (40F) or colder.

Banjara Indian Cuisine (164 Eglinton Ave)
Inspected on: October 29
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 4 (Minor: 1, Significant: 2, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Food handler not free of infection/disease

Cineplex Entertainment (5095 Yonge Street)
Inspected on: October 30
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 6 (Minor: 3, Significant: 3)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Cozy Cafe (23 Spring Garden Ave)
Inspected on: October 30
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 9 (Minor: 5, Significant: 4)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Duke of Gloucester (649A Yonge St)
Inspected on: October 31
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 6 (Significant: 3, Minor: 3)
Crucial infractions include: N/A

Lemongrass (1630 Bayview Ave)
Inspected on: October 29
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 2, Significant: 2, Crucial: 1)
Crucial infractions include: Operator fail to maintain hazardous food(s) at 4C (40F) or colder.

McDonald's (10 The Queensway)
Inspected on: October 31
Inspection finding: Yellow (Conditional)
Number of infractions: 5 (Minor: 1, Significant: 4)
Crucial infractions include: N/A


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