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Resources for Ontario restaurant operators

Reports, briefings, and alerts for Ontario restaurant operators.

Reports

Original data analysis on enforcement patterns and penalties for restaurant operators in Canada.

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, incident response, and day-to-day compliance for restaurant operators in Canada.

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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Bars

1 report · 3 briefings

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

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