Peel Public Health has issued conditional passes to two Brampton restaurants following routine inspections, highlighting areas requiring immediate corrective action to meet provincial food safety standards.
Inspectors regularly evaluate restaurants, cocktail bars, bakeries, takeout establishments, and other food service businesses across Peel Region to ensure compliance with operational and health regulations.
Hakkalicious Receives Conditional Pass
Hakkalicious, located at 20 Brisdale Drive, Unit 3, underwent inspection on December 1, 2025. According to Peel Public Health, several areas were found not in compliance with food safety regulations:
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Non-food contact surfaces: Not maintained in a clean, sanitary, and good condition.
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Washroom supplies: Required supplies not provided for every washroom.
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Mechanical ventilation: Systems inadequately maintained to remove odours, fumes, smoke, vapours, and excessive heat.
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Pest control (Critical Risk): Premises did not fully prevent the harbourage or breeding of pests.
The inspection highlighted critical areas needing immediate attention to protect staff and patrons.
Zimidar Bar & Grill Corrects Violations After Inspection
Zimidar Bar & Grill, at 50 Lacoste Boulevard, Unit 121, was inspected on November 27, 2025. Initial inspection results identified several significant and critical risks:
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Temperature control of hazardous food: Corrected during inspection.
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Thermometers: Inaccurate or unreadable, not in compliance.
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Food storage practices (Significant Risk): Corrected during inspection.
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Handwashing stations: Inadequate number and accessibility.
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Housekeeping practices: Did not meet required standards.
A reinspection conducted on November 28 confirmed that the restaurant had corrected critical violations, allowing it to receive a pass.
Understanding Peel Public Health Inspection Ratings
Peel Public Health uses a colour-coded system to inform the public about food establishment safety:
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Green Pass: Establishment complies with the Health Protection and Promotion Act and operational standards.
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Yellow (Conditional Pass): Some requirements are not met, and items posing a risk to public health must be corrected immediately.
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Red (Closed): Significant health risks identified, and the establishment must close until issues are resolved.
The inspection program is designed to provide transparency and ensure the safety of food services for residents and visitors in Peel Region.
Importance of Compliance
Food safety inspections are a critical component of public health, helping to prevent foodborne illnesses and maintain hygienic conditions in food establishments. Businesses receiving conditional passes are expected to promptly address deficiencies to protect public health and maintain operational licenses.
Both Hakkalicious and Zimidar Bar & Grill now fall under ongoing monitoring by Peel Public Health, ensuring that corrective measures remain effective and that high standards of food safety are upheld.
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