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Inspection report

The Jerk Box

1682 Jane St, M9N 2T7 · York
Current status Pass Inspected

The Jerk Box at 1682 Jane St was last inspected by Toronto Public Health on Sep 28, 2026, resulting in a Pass. Since December 2024 it has had 10 inspections: 6 passes, 3 conditional passes and 1 closure. Inspectors recorded 6 crucial infractions and 21 significant infractions, plus 16 minor or administrative.

Date range
10Inspections
6Pass
3Conditional pass
1Closed
6Crucial
21Significant
12Minor
4Administrative
Dec 4, 2024 → Sep 28, 2026PassConditionalClosed

Inspection history

Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFood premise not maintained to keep food-handling room free from equipment not regularly used - sec. 7(1)(F)
PassNo infractions
No infractions recorded.
Conditional Pass4 infractions: 3 significant, 1 admin
SignificantFail to protect against breeding of pests - Sec. 13(1)
SignificantOperate food premise - fail to keep sanitary facility sanitary - sec. 25(2)
SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
AdminNo license available at time of inspection. A referral has been made to Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Pass4 infractions: 3 significant, 1 admin
SignificantFail to provide thermometer in hot-holding equipment - sec. 30(B)
SignificantThermometer in refrigeration equipment not easily readable - sec. 30(B)
SignificantUse utensils not suitable for intended purpose - sec. 8(1)(D)
AdminNo license available at time of inspection. A referral has been made to Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Pass1 infraction: 1 minor
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
Conditional Pass9 infractions: 2 crucial, 6 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)
SignificantHandwashing stations not conveniently accessible by food handlers - Sec. 7(3)(c)
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)
SignificantFail to collect waste when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - Sec. 12
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)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean floors in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
Pass3 infractions: 2 minor, 1 admin
MinorOperate food premise - appliances not constructed to permit maintenance in sanitary condition - Sec. 9
MinorFail to protect against entry of pests - Sec. 13(1)
AdminFail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation - Sec. 32
Conditional Pass11 infractions: 2 crucial, 6 significant, 2 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 wastes when necessary to maintain sanitary condition - sec. 12
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
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)
SignificantFail to sanitize utensils as often as necessary - Sec. 21(2)
SignificantFail to protect against harbouring of pests - Sec. 13(1)
MinorFail to ensure equipment surface sanitized 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.
Closed10 infractions: 2 crucial, 3 significant, 5 minor
CrucialFail to protect food from contamination or adulteration - Sec. 26(1)
CrucialFood premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard (Insects) - Sec. 7(1)(a)(i)
SignificantFail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary - Sec. 22
SignificantFail to maintain records of pest control measures taken - Sec. 13(2)
SignificantFail to retain records of pest control measures taken for one year - Sec. 13(2)
MinorFood premise not maintained with floors in good repair in food-handling room - Sec. 7(1)(g)
MinorFood premise not maintained with walls 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)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean walls in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)
MinorFood premise not maintained with clean ceiling in food-handling room - sec. 7(1)(G)

Court outcome: Conviction – Fined · fined $6,250 (May 12, 2025)

Common questions

What was The Jerk Box's most recent health inspection result?

On Sep 28, 2026, Toronto Public Health gave The Jerk Box (1682 Jane St) a Pass, recording 1 infraction.

Has The Jerk Box ever been closed by Toronto Public Health?

Yes. Our records show 1 Closed notice since December 2024, most recently on Dec 4, 2024.

How many times has The Jerk Box been inspected?

10 inspections since December 2024: 6 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.