A restaurant in Markham was temporarily closed, while another Markham restaurant was charged with food safety violations by York Region Public Health inspectors last week.
369 Shanghai Dim Sum at 8380 Kennedy Rd., unit C8, was ordered to close on June 11 for operating in a manner permitting a health hazard and failing to provide adequate protection against the entrance of insects, vermin, or rodents, according to the public health inspection report.
The report notes a list of non-compliance items, including failing to provide adequate protection against the breeding of pests and operating food premises maintained in a manner adversely affecting sanitary condition.
Food handler education was conducted on-site, a closure order was issued, and a re-inspection was conducted.
Following a re-inspection on June 12, health inspectors found satisfactory compliance. A proof of public health sign was posted, and the restaurant was reopened. The restaurant was inspected four times this year, four times in 2023, and once in 2022.
Lei Cuisine at 8 Shadlock St. was charged with food premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used on June 13.
The report notes noncompliance and failure to ensure the room is kept free from materials/equipment not regularly used. Food handler education was conducted on-site, a ticket was served, and a proof of public health sign was posted. The eatery was inspected twice this year and four times in 2023.
York Region Public Health states the inspection report represents the condition of the restaurants at the date and time of the inspection only and does not guarantee or warrant the condition of the food premises at any other time.
For more information on the above charges, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-512-6228, or email [email protected]
