Current status
Pass
Inspected
Friar & Firkin at 160 John St was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Oct 28, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since November 2023 it has had 8 inspections: 6 passes, 1 conditional pass and 1 closure. Inspectors recorded 1 crucial infraction and 4 significant infractions, plus 3 minor or administrative.
Date range
8Inspections
6Pass
1Conditional pass
1Closed
1Crucial
4Significant
3Minor
0Administrative
Nov 30, 2023 → Oct 28, 2026PassConditionalClosed
Inspection history
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Closed5 infractions: 1 crucial, 2 significant, 2 minor
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard - Sec. 7(1)(a)(i)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide clean wash water - sec. 20(1)(A)(I)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
Pass1 infraction: 1 significant
SignificantSanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 P.P.M. Of available chlorine - sec. 19(B)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
No inspections match this date range and status.
Common questions
What was Friar & Firkin's most recent health inspection result?
On Oct 28, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Friar & Firkin (160 John St) a Pass, with no infractions recorded.
Has Friar & Firkin ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?
Yes. Our records show 1 Closed notice since November 2023, most recently on Oct 22, 2026.
How many times has Friar & Firkin been inspected?
8 inspections since November 2023: 6 passes, 1 conditional pass and 1 closure.
Source: Toronto Public Health DineSafe records, as published by the City of Toronto. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.