York Region's non-compliance team issues 19 charges in Aurora, Georgina, Markham, Newmarket, Vaughan

More than 929 inspections conducted between Dec. 13, 2021 to Jan. 2

Thestar.com
Jan. 5, 2022
Aileen Zangouei

The Region of York’s COVID-19 enforcement task force issued 19 charges under the Reopening Ontario Act from Dec. 13, 2021, to Jan. 2.

In total, task force members conducted 929 inspections at locations across York Region during the 21-day period. There were also 462 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.

Two of the charges were in Aurora and Georgina while three charges were issued in Newmarket and Markham. One charge was issued in Vaughan.

Details of eight 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.

Since March 18, 2020, 1,591 charges have been issued, 33,713 education activities conducted and 76,832 inspections.

Fines are $880, unless noted otherwise.

Cafe Alexandra, 555 William Graham Dr., Aurora, No contact list maintained, improper masking, YR Public Health.

Cafe de Hong Kong, 11 Fairburn Dr. Unit 12-15, Markham, COVID-19 Safety Plan not updated, fail to maintain contact tracing list, fail to ensure patrons are able to maintain physical distance of at least two metres while waiting in line, fail to ensure patrons provide proof of vaccination at point of entry, YR Public Health.

Grey Goat Pub and Grill, 74 Main St., Newmarket, No COVID-19 Safety Plan, no contact list maintained, YR Public Health.

Minami Sushi, 883 Mulock Dr., Newmarket, No COVID-19 Safety Plan on site, no staff active screening, YR Public Health

National Training Rinks, 1155 Stellar Dr., Newmarket, Failure to actively enforce face masking in facility, YR Public Health.

Punjaabi Grand Indian Buffet, 150 Windflower Gate, Vaughan, No COVID-19 Safety Plan, no record of active screening for staff, YR Public Health.

Rosie's Bar, 15474 Yonge St., Aurora, Safety Plan not updated, fail to maintain active screening record for employees, no contact list maintained, fail to wear a mask, YR Public Health.

Subway, Unit 5-7080 Warden Ave., Markham, Safety plan not updated, YR Public Health.

Tim Hortons, 24266 Woodbine Ave., Georgina, COVID-19 Safety Plan not updated, improper masking, fail to check proof of vaccination for patrons, YR Public Health.

Wendy's, 23600 Woodbine Ave., Georgina, COVID-19 Safety Plan not updated.

WinCo Food Mart, 3155 Hwy 7 East, Markham, Gathering limits--over capacity, YR Public Health