Current status
Pass
Inspected
The Backyard Smokehouse at 264 Dupont St was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Aug 28, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since August 2024 it has had 11 inspections: 7 passes, 4 conditional passes and 0 closures. Inspectors recorded 0 crucial infractions and 12 significant infractions, plus 13 minor or administrative.
Date range
11Inspections
7Pass
4Conditional pass
0Closed
0Crucial
12Significant
9Minor
4Administrative
Aug 8, 2024 → Aug 28, 2026PassConditionalClosed
Inspection history
Pass1 infraction: 1 significant
SignificantSanitize utensils in chlorine solution of less than 100 P.P.M. Of available chlorine - sec. 19(B)
Pass2 infractions: 1 minor, 1 admin
MinorFood premise not maintained with floors in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Conditional Pass5 infractions: 1 significant, 3 minor, 1 admin
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to provide equipment for cleaning and sanitizing utensils as required - Sec. 18
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
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)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass3 infractions: 2 significant, 1 minor
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass7 infractions: 5 significant, 2 minor
SignificantUse utensils not of readily cleanable form - sec. 8(1)(C)
SignificantHandwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
SignificantSanitize utensils using agent for which test reagent not readily available - sec. 19(E)(III)
SignificantUse food equipment not of readily cleanable form - sec. 8(1)(C)
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
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)
Pass4 infractions: 2 significant, 1 minor, 1 admin
SignificantOperate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse - sec. 20(1)(A)(II)(B)
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in refrigeration equipment - sec. 30(B)
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
Pass1 infraction: 1 admin
AdminFail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor - Sec. 32
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 with food handling room in sanitary condition - sec. 7(1)(E)
No inspections match this date range and status.
Common questions
What was The Backyard Smokehouse's most recent health inspection result?
On Aug 28, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave The Backyard Smokehouse (264 Dupont St) a Pass, recording 1 infraction.
Has The Backyard Smokehouse ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?
No Closed notices appear in its inspection records since August 2024.
How many times has The Backyard Smokehouse been inspected?
11 inspections since August 2024: 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.