Inspection report

Sam's Food Store

175 River St, M5A 4K6 · Downtown

Current status Pass Inspected Aug 17, 2026

Sam's Food Store at 175 River St was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Aug 17, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since December 2023 it has had 12 inspections: 9 passes, 3 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 6 crucial infractions and 14 significant infractions, plus 18 minor or administrative.

Date range

12Inspections

9Pass

3Conditional pass

0Closed

6Crucial

14Significant

18Minor

0Administrative

Dec 7, 2023 → Aug 17, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Aug 17, 2026Pass2 infractions: 2 minor

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

Apr 23, 2026Pass2 infractions: 2 minor

MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)

MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized as necessary - sec. 22

Oct 7, 2025Pass2 infractions: 2 minor

MinorOperate food premise - fail to keep sanitary facility in good repair - Sec. 25(2)

MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)

Aug 29, 2025Pass3 infractions: 2 significant, 1 minor

SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)

SignificantOperate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - sec. 25(3)(E)

MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)

May 13, 2025Pass2 infractions: 2 minor

MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)

MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)

May 9, 2025Conditional Pass5 infractions: 1 crucial, 3 significant, 1 minor

CrucialOffer for sale potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)

SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22

SignificantUse handwashing station other than for handwashing of employees - Sec. 7(4)

SignificantFail to remove wastes when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - sec. 12

MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)

Court outcome: Pending

Mar 17, 2025Conditional Pass3 infractions: 1 crucial, 2 significant

CrucialMaintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)

SignificantFail to collect waste when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - Sec. 12

SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)

Mar 10, 2025Conditional Pass12 infractions: 4 crucial, 6 significant, 2 minor

CrucialFail to process food in manner safe to eat - Sec. 26(2)

CrucialOffer for sale potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 C and 60 C - Sec. 27(1)

CrucialUse equipment not non-toxic in contact with food - Sec. 8(2)(a)

CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)

SignificantOperate food premise - fail to provide equipment for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required - Sec. 18

SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)

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 provide handwashing stations with adequate supplies (hot and cold water) - Sec. 7(3)(c)

SignificantOperate food premise - fail to equip sanitary facility with single service towels or dryer - sec. 25(3)(E)

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)

Dec 18, 2024Pass1 infraction: 1 minor

MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)

Aug 22, 2024Pass3 infractions: 3 minor

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)

MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from materials not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)

Apr 11, 2024Pass1 infraction: 1 minor

MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)

Dec 7, 2023Pass2 infractions: 1 significant, 1 minor

SignificantFail to maintain handwashing stations (liquid soap and paper towels) - sec. 7(3)(C)

MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)

Common questions

What was Sam's Food Store's most recent health inspection result?

On Aug 17, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave Sam's Food Store (175 River St) a Pass, recording 2 infractions.

Has Sam's Food Store ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

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

How many times has Sam's Food Store been inspected?

12 inspections since December 2023: 9 passes, 3 conditional passes and 0 closures.

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