East Side Mario's in East Gwillimbury was charged for failing to properly sanitize utensils after a health inspection last week.
York Region Public Health inspected the restaurant at 18283 Yonge St., just north of Green Lane, on Feb. 22 and found it was not in compliance with its mechanical dishwashing process.
The report said it "[failed] to sanitize utensils using a chemical solution at the minimum concentration."
Food handler education was carried out on site, a temporary measure was put in place and public health ordered a re-inspection.
The re-inspection on Feb. 24 found that "mechanical equipment not maintained to provide sufficient chemical solution rinse," according to the public health unit.
Additional food handler education took place and a ticket was issued, the report said.
York Region Public Health issues charges under the provincial Health Protection and Promotion Act. Charges are offence notices with set fines. It can also issue orders, which are verbal or written directions to correct a health hazard.
Inspections are carried out regularly and reported on weekly. Public health said the reports only speak to the condition of the restaurant at the time of the inspection and don't guarantee its condition at any other time.
