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Hem Kitchen & Cafe

4401 Sheppard Ave E, M1S 1T9 · Scarborough
Current status Closed Inspected

Hem Kitchen & Cafe at 4401 Sheppard Ave E was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Nov 21, 2025, resulting in a Closed notice. Since August 2025 it has had 3 inspections: 1 pass, 1 conditional pass and 1 closure. Inspectors recorded 3 crucial infractions and 11 significant infractions, plus 3 minor or administrative.

Date range
3Inspections
1Pass
1Conditional pass
1Closed
3Crucial
11Significant
2Minor
1Administrative
Aug 6, 2025 → Nov 21, 2025PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Closed12 infractions: 2 crucial, 8 significant, 1 minor, 1 admin
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard (Rodents) - Sec. 7(1)(a)(i)
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantHandwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
SignificantUse utensils not non-toxic in contact with food - sec. 8(2)(A)
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantFail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - sec. 12
SignificantFail to clean multi-service articles after use - Sec. 21(1)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass5 infractions: 1 crucial, 3 significant, 1 minor
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food - Sec. 7(1)(a)(iii)
SignificantUse food equipment not in good repair - Sec. 8(1)(b)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantHandwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)

Common questions

What was Hem Kitchen & Cafe's most recent health inspection result?

On Nov 21, 2025, Toronto Public Health gave Hem Kitchen & Cafe (4401 Sheppard Ave E) a Closed notice, recording 12 infractions.

Has Hem Kitchen & Cafe ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

Yes. Our records show 1 Closed notice since August 2025, most recently on Nov 21, 2025.

How many times has Hem Kitchen & Cafe been inspected?

3 inspections since August 2025: 1 pass, 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.