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Resources for Ontario operators

Reports, briefings, and alerts on inspections, licensing, and regulatory compliance, written for the people who run the sites. Choose your premises type or compliance area to narrow the view.

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Bars

1 report · 3 briefings

Age verification, alcohol service, and late-night operating compliance for bar teams.

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Restaurants

1 report · 3 briefings

Food hygiene inspections, allergen records, and kitchen safety for restaurant teams.

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Fire Safety

1 report

Fire Safety Plan, alarm tests, and drill records.

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Food Safety

1 briefing

Temperature logs, FoodSafe certificates, and cleaning records.

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Liquor Compliance

2 briefings

Serving It Right certificates, refusals log, and incident records.

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Reports

Original data analysis on enforcement patterns and penalties.

Fire Safety

What 80 Fire Code Convictions Tell Ontario Property Owners

80 Ontario fire code convictions from 2009 to 2026. Median fine of $11,250, escalating sharply for repeat offences and fatalities.

Data: 2009-20265 min read

Briefings

Short, practical explainers on inspections, licensing, age verification, and day-to-day compliance.

LiquorBarsRestaurants

Ontario's Overservice Crisis: Three Deaths, Three Suspensions

Three Ontario overservice deaths in 2024-2025 that triggered AGCO suspension proposals, showing how liability cascades across penalties, civil claims, and criminal charges.

4 min read
LiquorBarsRestaurants

What Is Smart Serve?

Mandatory for every person who serves alcohol in Ontario. Who needs it, how it works, what goes wrong.

4 min read
Food SafetyBarsRestaurants

What to Do After Failing a Health Inspection in Ontario

Your result is already public. What to do before the re-inspection.

6 min read

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