Markham Restaurant Charged Over Food Safety Violations

Markham's Les Chateaux Restaurant was among several establishments in York Region charged with food safety violations during a recent inspection. The restaurant, located inside New Kennedy Square, was inspected on June 24 and found to have several compliance infractions, including failure to provide a thermometer in hot-holding equipment and failure to maintain hot water sanitizer at the correct temperature. The restaurant was given a chance to correct these issues and pass a future health inspection.

Key Takeaways:

• Les Chateaux Restaurant in Markham was charged with several food safety violations during an inspection on June 24.
• The restaurant was found to have failed to provide a thermometer in hot-holding equipment, maintain hot water sanitizer at the correct temperature, and ensure floor cleanliness.
• Failure to provide adequate protection against pests and to remove garbage/liquid waste when necessary were also observed.
• Charges do not necessarily result in a failure of the health inspection, but rather highlight problems for which the establishment was penalized.
• York Region Public Health inspectors cited the restaurant under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
• The restaurant has been given a chance to correct these issues and pass a future health inspection.
• York Region's YorkSafe inspection program provides information on inspections of food establishments and other types of businesses.

Statistics:

• 6 compliance infractions were observed during the inspection at Les Chateaux Restaurant.
• The restaurant was inspected on June 24.
• There were several other businesses in York Region cited for food safety violations during the week of June 23 to 29.
• 1-800-361-5653 is the phone number for York Region Health Connection.
• york.ca/foodsafety is the website for York Region Health Connection.

Sources:

• Markham Economist Sun
• York Region
• YorkSafe inspection program (york.ca/yorksafe)
• York Region Public Health (york.ca/foodsafety)
• York Region Health Connection (1-800-361-5653)