EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated to reflect additional findings from York Region health inspectors.
Four food establishments in York Region were ordered to close and another was charged for public health violations by York Region inspectors last week.
The Montessori Country School in King, 6185 15th Sd. Rd., was charged on Oct. 4 for failing to protect food from contamination or adulteration, according to the report for inspections made Oct 2 to 8 by York Region Community and Health Services, health protection division.
The charge stems from a re-inspection after an initial inspection on Sept. 29 found that the school failed to protect food from potential contamination; failed to provide adequate protection against the entrance of pests; and failed to remove garbage/liquid waste when necessary to maintain sanitary condition.
Food handler education was carried out after the initial inspection with a re-inspection conducted Oct 4. The school was then charged with failing to protect food from contamination or adulteration.
Al-Medina Halal Meat in Vaughan, 9B - 9699 Jane St., was ordered closed on Oct. 5 for food premises being operated in a manner permitting a health hazard and for the owner/operator failing to provide adequate protection against the entrance of insects, vermin, or rodents.
The food establishment reopened on Oct. 6 after a re-inspection found it to be in satisfactory condition. Food handler education was also carried out.
Leo's Foods in Georgina, 27887 Hwy. 48, was closed on Oct. 3 after health inspectors found that the food premises were operated in a manner permitting a health hazard and the owner/operator failed to provide adequate protection against the entrance of insects, vermin, or rodents.
It was reopened on Oct. 4 following a re-inspection in which it was deemed to be in satisfactory condition and food handler education was carried out.
Missy's Highway Halibut in Baldwin, 23906 Hwy. 48, was ordered closed by health inspectors on Oct. 3 for having an inadequate supply of potable water available for the operation of the premises.
The closure stemmed from a re-inspection after health inspectors initially flagged the restaurant for failing to maintain equipment in good repair and failing to provide adequate protection against the entrance of pests.
A second re-inspection took place Oct. 6 and the food establishment was reopened with acceptable temporary measures in place and food handler education was carried out.
The Brothers Indiana Street Food in Kleinburg, 7491 Nashville Rd., was closed by health inspectors on Oct. 5 for food premises being operated in a manner permitting a health hazard and for having inadequate supply of potable water available for the operation of the premises.
The restaurant was reopened after a re-inspection and food handler education was carried out.
The inspection reports represent the condition of the food establishment 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, the public health unit states.
For more information on the above charges, contact York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653 or TTY 1-866-252-9933.
