Food Premises Closures Due to Health Hazards
In accordance with the Ontario Food Premises Regulation (O. Reg 493/17), all food premises must operate in a manner that is free from health hazards.
Food Safety
Inspection Reports for Food Premises
Find inspection results for restaurants, cafes, mobile food trucks, and other food premises
For Businesses
Food safety requirements when opening or renovating, and operating a food premises
Food Safety resources, and the role of your Public Health Inspector
Food Handler Certification Course
Free online course offered in multiple languages
How to schedule your exam
Food Safety at Home
Keep you and your family safe from food borne illnesses while shopping, cooking, and serving food
Making a Complaint or Reporting an Illness
Information on how to submit a complaint and what to do if you suspect you have food poisoning
Food Safety After a Fire
This page provides information for Owners/Operators of Food Premises for food safety after a fire.
Notice to Patrons - Premise Not Inspected sign
A downloadable sign to notify patrons that this premises has not been inspected by Public Health
Food Safety at Home Booklet
This guide explains safe food handling practices that you can do at home to reduce your risk of food-borne illness.
Food Handler's Storage Guide
General guidelines for the shelf life of common foods. Read the label and check “best before” dates if applicable. Most foods are safe to eat if stored longer, but flavour and nutritional value will deteriorate. Discard if there is evidence of spoilage.
Personal Hygiene For Food Handlers
Microorganisms carried by people are one of the major sources of food-borne illness. It is important that food handlers follow good personal hygiene practices.
Leftover Food and Reheating Safety
Leftover foods must be handled safely to prevent getting a food-borne illness. You may get sick if leftover foods has been left out at room temperature for a long time and it is not reheated to proper temperatures.
Food Safety after a Flood
Many celebrations involve the cooking and serving of a turkey for friends and family. We have some ‘turkey tips’ to help you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and healthy meal without uninvited guests (like food poisoning bacteria) that will spoil the fun.
Safe Turkey Preparation and Handling
Many celebrations involve the cooking and serving of a turkey for friends and family. We have some ‘turkey tips’ to help you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and healthy meal without uninvited guests (like food poisoning bacteria) that will spoil the fun.