ADDA INDIAN EATERY
5640 SPRING GARDEN, HALIFAX · Food Establishment
12 inspections
- Inspection
1 infraction
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- Install doors for the electrical and equipment rooms.
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- Inspection
7 infractions
- 29(3) A food establishment must provide facilities and equipment to implement the maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program and must identify in their program the cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the food establishment, including their concentration and uses.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1(b) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must identify all cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the Food Establishment and their concentrations.
- 35(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must have a quality assurance system in place that identifies, implements, monitors and verifies critical factors in the processing and preparation of food and that effectively prevents contamination or adulteration of food and ensures food safety.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must have a Quality Assurance (Management) System in place and practised. In accordance with Section 3.1.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, your Quality Assurance (Management) system must: i) identify all possible health hazards related to food; ii) identify critical control points in the production and processing of food products with potentially hazardous ingredients (including raw ingredients) that could contaminate other food; iii) establish critical limits for each critical control point; iv) identify procedures to regularly monitor critical control points on the critical limits; v) include corrective actions and procedures to follow when deviations from critical limits occur; and vi) record all exceptions to the procedures/specifications that impact food safety, and establish verification processes, as appropriate.
- 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Sanitation plan with Cleaning logs - Temperature logs - Logs for the food safety plan for batter.
- 49(1)(a) An operator must ensure that food ingredients and food packaging materials must be stored in a dry storage room or designated area that
a) protects the food ingredient or food packaging material from contamination;
- In accordance with Section 2.9 of the Nova Scotia Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure that the facilities used for the storage of food, food ingredients, equipment and non-food materials such as utensils, linens, single-service and single-use utensils, and packaging must be designed and constructed so that they: i. are cleanable; ii. are located in a clean and dry location; iii. restrict pest access and harbourage; iv. provide an environment which minimizes the deterioration of stored materials; and v. protect food from contamination during storage. d. These facilities may not be located: i. in areas used for the storage of soiled linens; ii. in locker rooms; iii. in toilet rooms; iv. in garbage rooms; v. in mechanical rooms; vi. under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; or vii. in the same room/vicinity as chemicals/pesticides. e. Non-food agents such as cleaners, sanitizers, detergents, pesticides and other similar products must be stored in an area that prevents the potential for cross-contamination with food, food ingredients, food contact surfaces and non-food materials such as utensils, linens, single-service and single-use utensils, and packaging materials. Personal belongings of employees must be stored separately from food storage and food preparation areas. f. Recyclables such as bottles and cans need to be stored in a sanitary manner that prevents the harbourage of pests.
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- Ensure spaces that are not involved in food production and storage are physically separated from food storage and handling areas. Install doors for the electrical and equipment rooms. Address the structural issues identified at the time of inspection.
- 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
- Clean and sanitize the surfaces contaminated by pest droppings.
- 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
- Remove the mice carcass from the facility. Ensure this area is cleaned and sanitized.
- 29(3) A food establishment must provide facilities and equipment to implement the maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program and must identify in their program the cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the food establishment, including their concentration and uses.
- Inspection
10 infractions
- 20 (1) Where a medical officer reasonably believes that
(a) a health hazard exists or may exist; and
(b) an order is necessary to prevent, remedy, mitigate or otherwise deal with the health hazard,
the medical officer may make any order that the medical officer considers necessary to prevent, remedy, mitigate or otherwise deal with the health hazard.
(2) A medical officer may make an order orally if a delay is likely to increase substantially the hazard to the public health.
(3) Where an order is made orally pursuant to subsection (2), the contents and reasons for the order shall be put into writing and served on each person to whom the order was directed within seventy-two hours after the making of the oral order, but a failure to comply with this subsection does not invalidate the order.
(4) A public health inspector has the same power as a medical officer to make an order under subsections (1) to (3) if the public health inspector reasonably believes that
(a) a health hazard exists or may exist and an order is necessary to prevent, remedy, mitigate or otherwise deal with the health hazard; and
(b) in the time necessary for a medical officer to make an order, a health hazard could arise that presents or may present a serious and imminent threat to the public health or an existing health hazard could worsen and pose a serious and imminent threat to the public health.
(5) Any action taken pursuant to subsection (4) must be the minimum action that the public health inspector reasonably believes necessary to deal with the health hazard and protect the public health.
(6) A public health inspector who takes action under subsection (4) must notify a medical officer about the action taken as soon as practicable.
- Address the health hazards identified at the time of inspection.
- 29(2)(a) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(a) the food establishment and equipment are maintained, cleaned and sanitized;
- Deep clean the walk-in cooler floor. Address the food debris build-up across the facility.
- 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
- Clean and sanitize the surfaces contaminated by pest droppings.
- 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
- Remove the mice carcass from the facility. Ensure this area is cleaned and sanitized.
- 29(3) A food establishment must provide facilities and equipment to implement the maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program and must identify in their program the cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the food establishment, including their concentration and uses.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1(b) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must identify all cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the Food Establishment and their concentrations.
- 35(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must have a quality assurance system in place that identifies, implements, monitors and verifies critical factors in the processing and preparation of food and that effectively prevents contamination or adulteration of food and ensures food safety.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must have a Quality Assurance (Management) System in place and practised. In accordance with Section 3.1.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, your Quality Assurance (Management) system must: i) identify all possible health hazards related to food; ii) identify critical control points in the production and processing of food products with potentially hazardous ingredients (including raw ingredients) that could contaminate other food; iii) establish critical limits for each critical control point; iv) identify procedures to regularly monitor critical control points on the critical limits; v) include corrective actions and procedures to follow when deviations from critical limits occur; and vi) record all exceptions to the procedures/specifications that impact food safety, and establish verification processes, as appropriate.
- 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Sanitation plan with Cleaning logs - Temperature logs
- 49(1)(a) An operator must ensure that food ingredients and food packaging materials must be stored in a dry storage room or designated area that
a) protects the food ingredient or food packaging material from contamination;
- In accordance with Section 2.9 of the Nova Scotia Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure that the facilities used for the storage of food, food ingredients, equipment and non-food materials such as utensils, linens, single-service and single-use utensils, and packaging must be designed and constructed so that they: i. are cleanable; ii. are located in a clean and dry location; iii. restrict pest access and harbourage; iv. provide an environment which minimizes the deterioration of stored materials; and v. protect food from contamination during storage. d. These facilities may not be located: i. in areas used for the storage of soiled linens; ii. in locker rooms; iii. in toilet rooms; iv. in garbage rooms; v. in mechanical rooms; vi. under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; or vii. in the same room/vicinity as chemicals/pesticides. e. Non-food agents such as cleaners, sanitizers, detergents, pesticides and other similar products must be stored in an area that prevents the potential for cross-contamination with food, food ingredients, food contact surfaces and non-food materials such as utensils, linens, single-service and single-use utensils, and packaging materials. Personal belongings of employees must be stored separately from food storage and food preparation areas. f. Recyclables such as bottles and cans need to be stored in a sanitary manner that prevents the harbourage of pests.
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- Ensure spaces that are not involved in food production and storage are physically separated from food storage and handling areas. Install doors for the electrical and equipment rooms. Clean and sanitize the areas identified to have food debris build-up as this could attract pests.
- 19(2)(e) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator:
(e) storage facilities that are designed to store foods, ingredients, non-food products and chemicals safely.
- In accordance with Section 2.9(a) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide adequate storage facilities for all items required for operation of the food premise.
- 20 (1) Where a medical officer reasonably believes that
(a) a health hazard exists or may exist; and
(b) an order is necessary to prevent, remedy, mitigate or otherwise deal with the health hazard,
the medical officer may make any order that the medical officer considers necessary to prevent, remedy, mitigate or otherwise deal with the health hazard.
(2) A medical officer may make an order orally if a delay is likely to increase substantially the hazard to the public health.
(3) Where an order is made orally pursuant to subsection (2), the contents and reasons for the order shall be put into writing and served on each person to whom the order was directed within seventy-two hours after the making of the oral order, but a failure to comply with this subsection does not invalidate the order.
(4) A public health inspector has the same power as a medical officer to make an order under subsections (1) to (3) if the public health inspector reasonably believes that
(a) a health hazard exists or may exist and an order is necessary to prevent, remedy, mitigate or otherwise deal with the health hazard; and
(b) in the time necessary for a medical officer to make an order, a health hazard could arise that presents or may present a serious and imminent threat to the public health or an existing health hazard could worsen and pose a serious and imminent threat to the public health.
(5) Any action taken pursuant to subsection (4) must be the minimum action that the public health inspector reasonably believes necessary to deal with the health hazard and protect the public health.
(6) A public health inspector who takes action under subsection (4) must notify a medical officer about the action taken as soon as practicable.
- Inspection
3 infractions
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure walls and ceilings are kept in good repair. In accordance with Section 2.4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure floors have coved floor-to-wall joints. In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure: all shelving and food is maintained a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) off the floor; storage areas are located in a dry, pest-free location. In accordance with Section 2.17 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure exterior openings are protected against the entry of pests. In accordance with Section 4.3.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must immediately treat the presence of pests by inspecting and discarding any adulterated food. In accordance with Section 4.3.4 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must: ensure pest control devices are designed and located to effectively co
- 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
- In accordance with Section 4.3.4 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure: a. Pest control devices that are used are designed and located to effectively control the presence of pests in a food premises. b. Insect control devices that are used to electrocute flying insects are located at least 2 metres (6 feet) away from any food handling area. Ensure these devices are equipped with an escape resistant trap, and are emptied and cleaned regularly. c. Insect control devices used that are designed to trap insects by adhesive or devices that may expel the insects or insect fragments are installed so that the dead insects or insect fragments cannot fall onto exposed food or equipment. Ensure insect traps (sticky tapes or similar devices) are changed regularly or when loaded with insects. d. Eradication of uncontrolled pests is carried out by a certified pest control operator utilizing approved chemicals and methods.
- 29(3) A food establishment must provide facilities and equipment to implement the maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program and must identify in their program the cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the food establishment, including their concentration and uses.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1(b) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must identify all cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the Food Establishment and their concentrations.
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- Inspection
9 infractions
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- Ensure spaces that are not involved in food production and storage are physically separated from food storage and handling areas. Install doors for the electrical and equipment rooms. Clean and sanitize the areas identified to have food debris build-up as this could attract pests.
- 19(2)(e) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator:
(e) storage facilities that are designed to store foods, ingredients, non-food products and chemicals safely.
- In accordance with Section 2.9(a) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide adequate storage facilities for all items required for operation of the food premise.
- 29(2)(a) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(a) the food establishment and equipment are maintained, cleaned and sanitized;
- Deep clean the walk-in cooler floor. Address the grease build-up on the overhead pipes is addressed. Clean and sanitize the can opener.
- 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
- Clean and sanitize the surfaces contaminated by pest droppings.
- 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
- Remove the mice carcass from the facility. Ensure this area is cleaned and sanitized.
- 29(3) A food establishment must provide facilities and equipment to implement the maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program and must identify in their program the cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the food establishment, including their concentration and uses.
- In accordance with Section 4.2.1(b) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must identify all cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the Food Establishment and their concentrations.
- 35(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must have a quality assurance system in place that identifies, implements, monitors and verifies critical factors in the processing and preparation of food and that effectively prevents contamination or adulteration of food and ensures food safety.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must have a Quality Assurance (Management) System in place and practised. In accordance with Section 3.1.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, your Quality Assurance (Management) system must: i) identify all possible health hazards related to food; ii) identify critical control points in the production and processing of food products with potentially hazardous ingredients (including raw ingredients) that could contaminate other food; iii) establish critical limits for each critical control point; iv) identify procedures to regularly monitor critical control points on the critical limits; v) include corrective actions and procedures to follow when deviations from critical limits occur; and vi) record all exceptions to the procedures/specifications that impact food safety, and establish verification processes, as appropriate.
- 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
- In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Cleaning logs - Temperature logs
- 49(1)(a) An operator must ensure that food ingredients and food packaging materials must be stored in a dry storage room or designated area that
a) protects the food ingredient or food packaging material from contamination;
- In accordance with Section 2.9 of the Nova Scotia Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure that the facilities used for the storage of food, food ingredients, equipment and non-food materials such as utensils, linens, single-service and single-use utensils, and packaging must be designed and constructed so that they: i. are cleanable; ii. are located in a clean and dry location; iii. restrict pest access and harbourage; iv. provide an environment which minimizes the deterioration of stored materials; and v. protect food from contamination during storage. d. These facilities may not be located: i. in areas used for the storage of soiled linens; ii. in locker rooms; iii. in toilet rooms; iv. in garbage rooms; v. in mechanical rooms; vi. under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; or vii. in the same room/vicinity as chemicals/pesticides. e. Non-food agents such as cleaners, sanitizers, detergents, pesticides and other similar products must be stored in an area that prevents the potential for cross-contamination with food, food ingredients, food contact surfaces and non-food materials such as utensils, linens, single-service and single-use utensils, and packaging materials. Personal belongings of employees must be stored separately from food storage and food preparation areas. f. Recyclables such as bottles and cans need to be stored in a sanitary manner that prevents the harbourage of pests.
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
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- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;
- In accordance with Section 4.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all surfaces such as floors, walls and ceilings are cleaned at a frequency that will prevent accumulation of dust, dirt and debris. Observed accumulation of debris on some walls. Clean walls.
- 19(2)(b) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator:
(b) adequately designed and appropriately located hand-washing facilities;
- Observed no paper towel dispenser at hand was station. Provide paper towel dispenser.
- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;
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- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;
- Observed accumulation of debris on the floor under equipment in the kitchen and out front, behind the deep freezer. Clean floors.
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- Observed rodent droppings on the floor in the kitchen and on some shelves. Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas where rodent droppings are seen.
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
- Observed food to be stored on the floor of the walk-in fridge. Store food 15cm off the floor.
- 29(2)(a) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(a) the food establishment and equipment are maintained, cleaned and sanitized;
- Observed accumulation of debris on the cooking equipment and the door of a prep fridge in the kitchen. Clean cooking equipment and door.
- 33(1) An operator must ensure that the temperature of food is controlled so that the food does not deteriorate or become inedible or unsafe.
- Observed samosas to have an internal temp of 55C. Employee placed samosas in the oven to reheat to 74C at this time.
- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;
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- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- Observed mouse droppings in front part of the establishment. Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas where mouse droppings are seen.
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
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4 infractions
- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;
- Observed a shelf to have rust spots. Paint shelf so it is smooth and easy to clean. Observed debris on the floor either under and/or behind equipment in the kitchen and in the front part of the establishment. Thoroughly clean floors. Observed debris on the floor of the walk-in fridge. Clean floor.
- 19(1)(e) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(e) that there is effective protection to prevent the access and sheltering of insects, rodents and other pests.
- Observed mouse droppings in kitchen and front part of the establishment. Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas where mouse droppings are seen. Observed a hole in the wall near a door frame. Repair the hole.
- 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(a) protect food from contamination;
- Observed jugs of food not being protected from contamination when not in use. Provide covers so the openings are covered while food is not in use.
- 29(2)(a) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done:
(a) the food establishment and equipment are maintained, cleaned and sanitized;
- Observed debris on shelves. Thoroughly clean and sanitize shelves.
- 19(1)(c) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
(c) that the surfaces and materials are durable, non-toxic and are easy to maintain, clean and sanitize;