Closures, Convictions and Orders

Closures Convictions Orders Tobacco Convictions

Closure - Will remain posted for six months from the reopening date

Business	Offence date	Reopened date	Offence
The Oakes Hotel Overlooking The Falls - Indoor Spa 6546 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls	April 10, 2025	April 11, 2025	Emergency stop button does not produce an audible and/or visual signal.
Bravo Halal 5438 Ferry St, Niagara Falls	March 28, 2025	April 1, 2025	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Casablanca Winery Inn - Bogey's Grillhouse 4 Windward Dr, Grimsby	March 20, 2025	March 21, 2025	Premises maintained in unsanitary condition.
Casablanca Winery Inn - Banquet Kitchen 4 Windward Dr, Grimsby	March 20, 2025	March 21, 2025	Premises maintained in unsanitary condition.
LA Fitness- Indoor Pool 6767 Morrison St, Niagara Falls	March 20, 2025	March 21, 2025	Emergency stop button not operational.
Pen Centre - Booster Juice 87-221 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines	March 18, 2025	March 19, 2025	Lack of hot potable water supply.
Silverdale Community Centre 4610 Sixteen Rd, West Lincoln	March 13, 2025	March 17, 2025	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Left of Central 206 Jarvis St, Fort Erie	March 13, 2025	March 28, 2025	Evidence of insect infestation.
Pillar and Post - Outdoor Pool 48 John St W, Niagara-on-the-Lake	March 13, 2025	March 15, 2025	Pool water not clear. Cyanuric Acid concentration is above the acceptable limit.
Archie's Subs & Eatery 95 Clarence St, Port Colborne	March 12, 2025	March 13, 2025	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Country Inn & Suites - Indoor Pool 5525 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls	March 11, 2025	March 12, 2025	The emergency telephone is missing or not properly functioning.
Southsides Bar and Grill 80 Niagara Blvd, Fort Erie	March 6, 2025	March 7, 2025	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Breakfast Barn 154 Main St W, Port Colborne	March 5, 2025	March 5, 2025	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Dairy Queen 292 Geneva St, St. Catharines	February 26, 2025	February 27, 2025	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Far East Restaurant 6536 Thorold Stone Rd, Niagara Falls	February 23, 2025	February 26, 2025	Premise closed due to fire.
Vale Health and Wellness Centre Class A Lane Pool - City of Port Colborne YMCA 550 Elizabeth St, Port Colborne	February 16, 2025	February 16, 2025	Safety equipment missing or not in good repair.
Lela Park Pizza 3567 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls	February 8, 2025	February 9, 2025	Lack of potable water supply.
Fry Truck - Jarvis St. Chip Wagon 77 Jarvis St, Fort Erie	February 7, 2025	February 25, 2025	Lack of hot potable water supply.
Rise Above 120 St. Paul St, St. Catharines	February 6, 2025	February 7, 2025	Premise closed due to fire.
Niagara Nursery School 6 Anderson Ln, Niagara-on-the-Lake	February 5, 2025	February 5, 2025	Lack of hot potable water supply.
St. Jean De Brebeuf Hall 300 Killaly St E, Port Colborne	January 24, 2025	February 11, 2025	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Bomb Bish Bakery 208 King St, Welland	January 15, 2025	January 16, 2025	Lack of hot potable water supply.
Mehfil Bar & Grill 5997 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls	January 13, 2025	January 16, 2025	Evidence of insect infestation.
Culinary Centre "Nostalgie" 5807 Ferry St, Niagara Falls	January 8, 2025	January 9, 2025	Evidence of rodent infestation.
U Need A Pita 114 St. Paul St, St. Catharines	January 6, 2025	January 10, 2025	Evidence of insect infestation.
Americana Resort - East Spa #1 8444 Lundy's Ln, Niagara Falls	January 3, 2025	January 10, 2025	Inadequate level of sanitizer detected in spa water.
U Need A Pita 114 St. Paul St, St. Catharines	December 28, 2024	December 30, 2024	Evidence of insect infestation.
Cosmo's Diner 26 Front St N, Thorold	December 27, 2024	December 28, 2024	Premises maintained in unsanitary condition. Insufficient mechanical refrigeration.
Heritage Village - Indoor Pool 3425 Frederick Ave, Lincoln	December 12, 2024	January 29, 2025	Circulation system and/or chemical feeder not properly functioning to disinfect the pool water.
LA Fitness- Indoor Pool 6767 Morrison St, Niagara Falls	December 11, 2024	December 11, 2024	The emergency telephone is missing or not properly functioning.
LA Fitness- Indoor Spa 6767 Morrison St, Niagara Falls	December 11, 2024	December 12, 2024	Inadequate level of sanitizer detected in spa water. The emergency telephone is missing or not properly functioning.
Fai Mama's Kitchen 26 Main St W, Grimsby	December 10, 2024		Premise closed due to explosion
The Kitchen on Forks 40828 Forks Rd, Wainfleet	December 8, 2024	December 13, 2024	Lack of potable water supply.
Holiday Inn By The Falls - Indoor Pool 5339 Murray St, Niagara Falls	December 4, 2024	December 4, 2024	Drain cover or suction fitting was missing, broken or loose.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 26-286 Bunting Rd, St. Catharines	November 28, 2024	December 2, 2024	Evidence of insect infestation.
Moe's Tap & Wings 190 Main St E, Port Colborne	November 25, 2024	November 26, 2024	Evidence of rodent infestation.
La Boîte à Soleil - LaMarsh 4751 Drummond Rd, Niagara Falls	November 21, 2024	November 22, 2024	Lack of hot potable water supply.
Cook's Mill Hall 630 Lyons Creek Rd, Welland	November 11, 2024	November 15, 2024	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Delhi Junction 5284 Ferry St, Niagara Falls	November 7, 2024	November 18, 2024	Premise closed due to fire.
Flavors and Spices 5500 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls	November 6, 2024	November 8, 2024	Evidence of insect infestation. Premises maintained in unsanitary condition.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 26-286 Bunting Rd, St. Catharines	November 4, 2024	November 6, 2024	Evidence of insect infestation.
Little Caesars 12-300 Lincoln St, Welland	October 20, 2024	October 21, 2024	Premises maintained in unsanitary condition.
Southsides Bar and Grill 80 Niagara Blvd, Fort Erie	October 4, 2024	October 25, 2024	Evidence of insect infestation.
Castillo Shawarma 48 Lakeport Road, St. Catharines	September 16, 2024		Premise closed due to fire.
Grandma Zenith 35 Ontario Road, Welland	June 28, 2024		Lack of hot potable water supply.
The Downtown Saint 27 Queenston St, St. Catharines	May 17, 2024		Premise closed due to fire.
Canton Cafe 210 St. Paul St, St. Catharines	December 8, 2023		Premise closed due to fire.

Conviction - Will remain posted for six months from the date of conviction

Business	Offence date	Offence
Casablanca Winery Inn - Banquet Kitchen 4 Windward Dr, Grimsby	March 20, 2025	Fine: $580 - Food premise maintained in manner adversely affecting sanitary operation
Pen Centre - Mrs. Fields Pretzel Maker 74-221 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines	February 21, 2025	Fine: $385 - Fail to ensure presence of food handler or supervisor during all hours of operation
Pen Centre - Mrs. Fields Pretzel Maker 74-221 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines	February 21, 2025	Fine: $75 - Fail to maintain handwashing stations
Sushi Paradise 3B 210 Glendale Ave, St. Catharines	February 3, 2025	Fine: $580 - Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Take2 Restaurant and Bar 1884 Garrison Rd, Fort Erie	February 3, 2025	Fine: $150 - Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Delhi Junction 5284 Ferry St, Niagara Falls	January 31, 2025	Fine: $580 - Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Delhi Junction 5284 Ferry St, Niagara Falls	January 31, 2025	Fine: $75 - Food premise not maintained with clean floors in food handling room
The Flour Mill 6080 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls	January 29, 2025	Fine: $75 - Food premises not maintained with clean floors in food handling room
The Flour Mill 6080 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls	January 29, 2025	Fine: $75 - Fail to maintain hand wash stations
Hooters 5234 Ferry St, Niagara Falls	January 8, 2025	Fine: $120 - Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Papa John's Pizza 5-5546 Robinson St, Niagara Falls	January 7, 2025	Fine: $75 - Fail to ensure facility surface sanitized as necessary
Extendicare St. Catharines - Kitchen 283 Pelham Rd, St. Catharines	December 4, 2024	Fine: $150 - Fail to ensure equipment surface cleaned as necessary
Gala Nails 6-287 West Side Rd, Port Colborne	November 27, 2024	Fine: $385 - Personal service setting - single-use equipment not discarded immediately after use
Gala Nails 6-287 West Side Rd, Port Colborne	November 27, 2024	Fine: $150 - Personal service setting - use equipment not maintained in sanitary condition
Lincoln Lodge 3429 Rittenhouse Rd, Lincoln	November 21, 2024	Fine: $75 - Fail to keep sanitary facility properly equipped
Kent School 4700 Epworth Cir, Niagara Falls	November 13, 2024	Fine: $580 - Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Kent School 4700 Epworth Cir, Niagara Falls	November 13, 2024	Fine: $580 - Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Thailandia Cuisine 119 East Main St, Welland	November 7, 2024	Fine: $385 - Fail to ensure food handler in food premise washes hands as necessary to prevent contamination of food areas
Manchu Wok - Niagara Gateway 424 S Service Rd, Grimsby	November 5, 2024	Fine: $580 - Food premise maintained in manner adversely affecting sanitary manner
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 26-286 Bunting Rd, St. Catharines	November 4, 2024	Fine: $580 - Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Alvento Winery 3048 Second Ave, Lincoln	October 23, 2024	Fine: $3500 - Knowingly furnish false information to a public health inspector. Owner fail to ensure sampling requirements are complied with.
Rose City Nails 238 East Main St, Welland	October 12, 2024	Fine: $580 - Reusable equipment not cleaned as often as necessary to prevent disease transmission
Cornerstone Estate Winery 4390 Tufford Rd, Lincoln	October 10, 2024	Fine: $300 - Operator fail to ensure sampling requirements are complied with
Chapel Heights A Sedona Senior Community - Indoor Pool 7373 Niagara Square Dr, Niagara Falls	October 1, 2024	Fine: $70 - Fail to keep daily records available for viewing by M.O.H. or Public Health Inspector at any time
Gibbos Niagara 7891 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls	September 15, 2024	Fine: $150 - Operate food premise - mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse
Gibbos Niagara 7891 Portage Rd, Niagara Falls	September 15, 2024	Fine: $150 - Handwashing stations no conveniently accessible by food handlers
Backroad Barbecue Company 344 King St, Port Colborne	September 12, 2024	Fine: $580 - Maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 degrees Celsius and 60 degrees Celsius
Someplace Else Bar and Grill 49 Scott St W, St. Catharines	August 26, 2024	Fine: $385 - Fail to ensure completion of food handling training by food handler or supervisor
Sunset Inn Niagara - Outdoor Pool 5803 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls	August 13, 2024	Fine: $75 - Fail to obtain written permission to open public pool
Kabab and Thali Restaurant 4-466 Merritt St, St. Catharines	July 15, 2024	Fine: $580 - Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4 degrees Celsius
Queenchester Terrace 211 Queenston St, St. Catharines	July 9, 2024	Fine: $2700 - Fail to protect harbouring of pests. Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4 degrees Celsius. Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration. Food premise maintained in manner permitting health hazard. Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse.
Bill and Todd Barber Stylists 79 Jarvis St, Fort Erie	June 14, 2024	Fine: $500 - Obstruct Public Health Inspector by refusing to allow inspector to conduct an inspection and/or investigation
Mulberry's 26 Clarence St, Port Colborne	May 31, 2024	Fine: $580 - Maintain potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature between 4 degrees Celsius and 60 degrees Celsius
Indian Style Rooster 521 King St, Welland	May 16, 2024	Fine: $385 - Fail to clean utensils as often as necessary
Sleepy Hollow Tattoo 632 South Pelham Road, Welland	April 24, 2024	Fine: $385 - Fail to ensure used sterilizers checked at lease once every two weeks to ensure adequate sterilization to destroy microorganism
Southsides Bar and Grill 80 Niagara Blvd, Fort Erie	April 18, 2024	Fine: $3000 - Mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse. Fail to provide hot and cold running water in food preparation area.
Bamboo Restaurant 641 King St, Welland	April 15, 2024	Fine: $580 - Fail to protect food from contamination or adulteration
Rainforest Cafe 4915 Clifton Hill, Niagara Falls	April 12, 2024	Fine: $580 - Refrigerate potentially hazardous foods at internal temperature above 4 degrees Celsius
Newark Brewing Company Ltd. 4766 Christie Dr, Lincoln	March 18, 2024	Fine: $580 - Fail to protect against harbouring of pests
Casablanca Restaurant & Pizzeria 5930 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls	February 7, 2024	Fine: $580 - Food premise maintained in a manner permitting health hazard
Wimpy's Diner B7-400 Scott St, St. Catharines	December 20, 2023	Fine: $580 - Food premise maintained in manner adversely affecting sanitary operation
Wimpy's Diner B7-400 Scott St, St. Catharines	December 20, 2023	Fine: $150 - Fail to protect against entry of pests

Order - Will remain posted for six months from the compliance date

Business	Offence date	Compliance date	Offence
Tikka Junction 5026 Centre St, Niagara Falls	April 10, 2025	April 12, 2025	Lack of hot potable water supply.
Three Uncles Korean Chicken 8-198 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines	April 3, 2025		Premises maintained in unsanitary condition.
M.J. Ingribelli Food Truck - Small Truck 3405 Eleanor Crescent, Niagara Falls	April 2, 2025	April 14, 2025	Lack of hot potable water supply.
Tim Hortons 7311 Pin Oak Dr, Niagara Falls	March 20, 2025	March 21, 2025	Lack of hot potable water supply.
Back 10 Cellars 4101 King St, Lincoln	March 14, 2025		Lack of potable water supply.
Queenchester Terrace 211 Queenston St, St. Catharines	March 6, 2025	March 7, 2025	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Westhills Care Centre - Kitchen 179 Louth Street, St. Catharines	February 23, 2025	February 23, 2025	Lack of potable water supply.
Ball's Falls Camp House 3159 Sixth Ave, Lincoln	January 29, 2025	February 7, 2025	Lack of potable water supply.
Tim Hortons 429 Main St W, Port Colborne	January 18, 2025	January 18, 2025	Lack of hot potable water supply.
Cataract Bowl 7906 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls	December 8, 2024	December 9, 2024	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Beamsville Early Learning & Child Care Centre 4317 Central Ave, Lincoln	November 29, 2024	December 3, 2024	Evidence of rodent infestation.
Terroir Restaurant and Wine Bar 1339 Lakeshore Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake	October 26, 2024	October 31, 2024	Lack of hot potable water supply.
Smart Super Mart 179-185 St. Paul Street West, St. Catharines	July 6, 2023		Lack of adequate handwashing station

Tobacco Convictions - Will remain posted for five years from the date issued

Business	Conviction date	Offence
Rollz Up Ice Cream & Convenience 7572 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls	March 21, 2024	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SOA, Section 3(1)
Shell 937 East Main Street, Welland	March 21, 2024	Supply tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Hasty Market 297 Lake Street, Grimsby	March 12, 2024	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Big Bee Convenience 4497 Drummond Road, Niagara Falls, ON	March 7, 2024	Sell vapour prodect to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Pioneer at the Falls 5619 Stanley AVE NIAGARA FALLS L2G 3X3	November 2, 2023	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Chippawa Variety 3816 Main ST NIAGARA FALLS L2E 6S6	May 8, 2023	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Big Bee Convenience 434 Lake ST ST. CATHARINES L2N 4H4	April 27, 2023	Offer to sell vapour product without posting prescribed signs SFOA, Section 7
Happy One Stop Convenience & Gifts 310 Main ST West GRIMSBY L3M 1S6	April 23, 2023	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Dain City Convenience 7 Kingsway RD DAIN CITY L3N 3N5	March 27, 2023	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Big Bee Convenience and Food Mart 340 Vine ST ST. CATHARINES L2M 4T5	March 21, 2023	Supply vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Beamsville Buzby's Variety 4440 Ontario ST BEAMSVILLE L0R 1B5	January 31, 2023	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Shell 633 Main ST West PORT COLBORNE L3K 5V4	January 24, 2023	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Shell 633 Main ST West PORT COLBORNE L3K 5V4	January 24, 2023	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Tiffany's Variety & Takeout 10 McCabe ST WELLAND L3B 5Y4	January 23, 2023	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
True North Variety 7000 McLeod RD NIAGARA FALLS L2G 7K3	January 10, 2023	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Happy One Stop Convenience & Gifts 310 Main ST West GRIMSBY L3M 1S6	December 14, 2022	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Dominion Mart 3586 Dominion RD FORT ERIE T L0S 1N0	December 14, 2022	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Drummond Food Mart 5211 Drummond RD NIAGARA FALLS L2E 6E6	December 8, 2022	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Drummond Food Mart 5211 Drummond RD NIAGARA FALLS L2E 6E6	December 8, 2022	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 SFOA, Section 3(1)
Hasty Market 297 Lake St., Grimsby	November 15, 2022	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3 (1)
Hasty Market 297 Lake ST GRIMSBY L3M 4M8	November 15, 2022	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
E-ZEE MINI MART 62078 Regional Rd. 24 RD WAINFLEET, TOWNSHIP OF L0S 1C0	October 12, 2022	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Bob's Fast and Fresh Convenience 4388 Portage Road, NF, l2e 6a4	September 7, 2022	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Richmond Supermarket 31 Richmond ST THOROLD L2V 3G5	August 17, 2022	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Big Deal Food Mart 35 York St., St. Catharines, L2R 6C2	July 21, 2022	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Bridgeport Variety 68 Main ST East PORT COLBORNE L3K 4S1	July 21, 2022	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Petro Canada 1809 Merrittville Hwy, Thorold, L0S 1E6	January 31, 2022	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Milk Maid Shoppe 325 Merritt ST ST. CATHARINES L2T 1K3	January 21, 2022	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Kitchen Food Fair #150 70 James ST ST. CATHARINES L2R 5C1	November 23, 2021	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Mobil 260 Gorham RD RIDGEWAY L0S 1N0	November 8, 2021	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Canadian Tire Gas Bars 6840 McLeod ST NIAGARA FALLS L2G 3C6	November 2, 2021	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Don's Convenience 7572 Lundy's Lane ST NIAGARA FALLS L2H 1G8	June 7, 2021	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Queenston Milk & Variety 119 Queenston ST ST. CATHARINES L2R 2Z5	April 29, 2021	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Petro Canada 4608 Victoria AVE VINELAND L0R 2E0	March 23, 2021	Supply tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Hasty Market 554 Niagara ST WELLAND L3C 1L8	March 22, 2021	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Hasty Market 401 East Main ST WELLAND L3B 3W7	February 25, 2021	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Big Bee Convenience 7283 Hwy 20 HWY SMITHVILLE L0R 2A0	February 10, 2021	Offer to sell vapour product without posting prescribed signs SFOA, Section 7
Victoria Variety 224 Glenridge AVE ST. CATHARINES L2M 3J7	February 10, 2021	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Smokers Paradise 572 Niagara ST WELLAND L3C 6T8	November 17, 2020	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Queenston Milk & Variety 119 Queenston ST ST. CATHARINES L2R 2Z5	November 16, 2020	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Big Bee Convenience and Food Mart 340 Vine ST ST. CATHARINES L2M 4T5	October 20, 2020	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
S&W Service Centre 121 Lakeport Road, St. Catharines L2N 4R2	October 2, 2020	Offer to sell tobacco without posting prescribed signs SFOA, Section 7
Cuban Cigar Studio & Variety Store 5365 Ferry ST NIAGARA FALLS L2G 1R9	March 2, 2020	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Erie Beach Variety 97 Albert ST FORT ERIE L0S 1V0	March 2, 2020	Sell vapour product to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Kay's Korner Variety 150 Thorold RD WELLAND L3C 3V4	January 24, 2020	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Shell 937 East Main Street, Welland	December 16, 2019	Supply tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3(1)
Gateway Newstands #586 300 Taylor Rd, Unit 811, Niagara on the Lake	June 3, 2019	Sell tobacco to a person who is less than 19 years old SFOA, Section 3 (1)

Disclaimer for automatic prohibition

Prospective buyers of tobacco retail dealer premises are strongly encouraged to contact the local public health unit to confirm premises conviction history. A premises with two or more tobacco sales convictions against any owner—past or present—at that address within a five year period is subject to a Notice of Prohibition Against the Sale, Storage and Delivery of Tobacco Products. This is known as an automatic prohibition.

Section 22 of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 states that upon becoming aware that there are two or more convictions against any owner for tobacco sales offences committed at the same place within a five year period, the Ministry of Health shall notify the owner(s) or occupant of the place that the sale, storage and delivery of tobacco products is prohibited at the place.

The Ministry of Health accepts requests from public health units for automatic prohibitions where owner(s) of the business was / were convicted of tobacco sales offences on two occasions. The Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 convictions report published by public health units lists all owner related tobacco sales convictions that are eligible for an automatic prohibition. Automatic prohibitions do not apply to vapour products sales convictions.