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Mengistu Butcher Shop & Takeout

2009 Danforth Ave, M4C 1J7 · East York
Current status Pass Inspected

Mengistu Butcher Shop & Takeout at 2009 Danforth Ave was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Aug 28, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since November 2023 it has had 11 inspections: 7 passes, 4 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 6 crucial infractions and 5 significant infractions, plus 6 minor or administrative.

Date range
11Inspections
7Pass
4Conditional pass
0Closed
6Crucial
5Significant
5Minor
1Administrative
Nov 14, 2023 → Aug 28, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass5 infractions: 2 crucial, 1 significant, 1 minor, 1 admin
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
CrucialStore potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4°C and 60°C - Sec. 27(1)
SignificantFail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - sec. 12
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass5 infractions: 2 crucial, 2 significant, 1 minor
CrucialStore potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4°C and 60°C - Sec. 27(1)
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantFail to remove garbage when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - sec. 12
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - sec. 25(3)(E)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass2 infractions: 1 crucial, 1 minor
CrucialDisplay potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4°C and 60°C - Sec. 27(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass4 infractions: 1 crucial, 2 significant, 1 minor
CrucialFail to ensure storage shelves designed to protect against contamination - Sec. 31
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantUse handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees - Sec. 7(4)
MinorFail to maintain ventilation system to ensure elimination of smoke - Sec. 11

Common questions

What was Mengistu Butcher Shop & Takeout's most recent health inspection result?

On Aug 28, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Mengistu Butcher Shop & Takeout (2009 Danforth Ave) a Pass, with no infractions recorded.

Has Mengistu Butcher Shop & Takeout ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since November 2023.

How many times has Mengistu Butcher Shop & Takeout been inspected?

11 inspections since November 2023: 7 passes, 4 conditional passes and 0 closures.

Source: Toronto Public Health DineSafe records, as published by the City of Toronto. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.