York Region's non-compliance team issues 21 charges in Aurora, Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan

Yorkregion.com
Nov. 3, 2021

Businesses and residents were issued 21 fines by the Region of York’s COVID-19 enforcement task force team from Oct. 18 to 31 under the Reopening Ontario Act.

In total, task force members conducted 829 inspections at locations across York Region during the 14-day period. There were also 318 compliance education activities conducted.

The charges are part of an ongoing effort to assure businesses are in compliance with current public health regulations and restrictions. The results are listed in a biweekly report issued by the Region of York.

Nine of the charges were in Vaughan while three charges were issued in Richmond Hill and Markham. Two others were issued in Aurora.

Details of four incidents in which charges were applied by York Region Transit were not disclosed.

The combined enforcement team includes York Region Public Health inspectors, municipal bylaw officers, York Regional Police, York Region Transit representatives and Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario officers.

Businesses failing to keep their customers and employees safe by not adhering to the mandated COVID-19 safety measures are subject to fines, according to the Region of York.

Fines are $880, unless noted otherwise.

Since March 18, 2020, a total of 74,495 inspections have been conducted with 1,544 charges applied to businesses and individuals across York Region.

The following list includes published charges issued to 16 venues and individuals for non-compliance to health restrictions and measures for the 14-day period:

4MenUnited, 4040 Steeles Avenue West, Vaughan, Fail to wear a face covering while providing services, Vaughan Bylaw Enforcement.

Blondie Spa, 435 Bowes Road, Vaughan, Individual not wearing a face covering (2 charges), Vaughan Bylaws.

Café Bon Bon, 89-90 550 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, No COVID-19 safety plan, York Region Public Health.

Hui Xiang, A11-1661 Denison Street, Markham, No contact list maintained, YR Public Health.

Mr. Chimaek, 7665 Kennedy Road, Markham, No COVID-19 safety plan, Markham Bylaw Enforcement.

Myst Café & Lounge, 12963 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, Contact list not maintained, YR Public Health.

NCI Vaughan Iceplex, 7551 Jane St, Vaughan, Not checking vaccination records, Vaughan Bylaws.

Noor Kabab, 265 Edward Street, Aurora, No safety plan, no contract tracing for dine-in patrons, Aurora Bylaw Enforcement.

North Restaurant, Unit 27, 100 Steeles Avenue, Vaughan, No contact list maintained, YR Public Health.

Oud Café & Lounge, 3560 Rutherford Road, Vaughan, Individual not wearing a face, Vaughan Bylaws covering.

Parkway Café, 225 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, No safety plan, no masks, no contract tracing for dine-in patrons, Aurora Bylaws.

Porcello Cantina, 125 Hawkview Boulevard, Vaughan, Individual not wearing a face covering, Vaughan Bylaws.

The Burg Village Pub, 10512 Islington Avenue, Vaughan, Individual not wearing a face covering, Vaughan Bylaws.

Vaughan Spa, 566 Rivermede Road, Vaughan, Individual not wearing a face covering, Vaughan Bylaws.

Xing Fu Tang, 51 -- 550 Highway 7 East, Richmond Hill, No COVID-19 safety plan, no active screening, YR Public Health.

Yong He All Day Breakfast, 7077 Kennedy Road, Markham, Fail to record names and number of dine-in patrons, Markham Bylaws.