Current status
Pass
Inspected
Ruth's Catering & Takeout at 2398 Eglinton Ave E was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Aug 6, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since April 2024 it has had 12 inspections: 8 passes, 3 conditional passes and 1 closure. Inspectors recorded 7 crucial infractions and 16 significant infractions, plus 12 minor or administrative.
Date range
12Inspections
8Pass
3Conditional pass
1Closed
7Crucial
16Significant
11Minor
1Administrative
Apr 15, 2024 → Aug 6, 2026PassConditionalClosed
Inspection history
Pass2 infractions: 2 minor
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Closed5 infractions: 2 crucial, 2 significant, 1 minor
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard (Insects) - Sec. 7(1)(a)(i)
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Court outcome: Pending
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass6 infractions: 2 crucial, 3 significant, 1 minor
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food - Sec. 7(1)(a)(iii)
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFood premise not maintained with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass8 infractions: 2 crucial, 6 significant
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner permitting adverse effect on food - Sec. 7(1)(a)(iii)
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)
SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
SignificantFail to sanitize utensils as often as necessary - Sec. 21(2)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantFail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
Court outcome: Pending
Court outcome: Pending
Court outcome: Pending
Court outcome: Pending
Court outcome: Pending
Court outcome: Pending
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass12 infractions: 1 crucial, 5 significant, 5 minor, 1 admin
CrucialMaintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with soap or detergent - sec. 24(3)(D)
SignificantFail to sanitize utensils as often as necessary - Sec. 21(2)
SignificantFail to provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water) - Sec. 7(3)(c)
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorOperate food premise - equipment not arranged to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
MinorFood premise not maintained with floors in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
No inspections match this date range and status.
Common questions
What was Ruth's Catering & Takeout's most recent health inspection result?
On Aug 6, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Ruth's Catering & Takeout (2398 Eglinton Ave E) a Pass, recording 2 infractions.
Has Ruth's Catering & Takeout ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?
Yes. Our records show 1 Closed notice since April 2024, most recently on Oct 16, 2025.
How many times has Ruth's Catering & Takeout been inspected?
12 inspections since April 2024: 8 passes, 3 conditional passes and 1 closure.
Source: Toronto Public Health DineSafe records, as published by the City of Toronto. Data as of Nov 4, 2026.