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BAR BURRITO FRESH MEXICAN GRILL

54 SILVER FOX, NEW MINAS · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

BAR BURRITO FRESH MEXICAN GRILL has been inspected 7 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since April 24, 2025. The most recent inspection, on July 9, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 18, 2026. For example: 33(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SO FOOD DOES NOT DETERIORATE OR BECOME INEDIBLE OR UNSAFE.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on February 18, 2026. For example: 19(2)(b) - FAILING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATELY DESIGNED AND APPROPRIATELY LOCATED HANDWASHING FACILITIES

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 9, 2026. For example: 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.

About this data

These results come from Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Provide barrier / heat board between panini and cold holding refrigeration prep. table to reduce heat loading on refrigeration unit. A temporary barrier was installed during inspection but a permanent device (barrier) cleanable and of proper design is required. One potentially hazardous food item slightly in danger zone was relocated during inspection.
  2. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Provide barrier / heat board between panini and cold holding refrigeration prep. table to reduce heat loading on refrigeration unit.
  3. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Provide beardnets for bearded foodhandlers and ensure use. Provide proper label on sanitizer spray bottle for product in it.
  4. Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 19(2)(b) - FAILING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATELY DESIGNED AND APPROPRIATELY LOCATED HANDWASHING FACILITIES
      • Do not block rear handwash sink (corrected). Clean sink daily and as required to maintain a sanitary condition.
    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Provide beardnets for bearded foodhandlers and ensure use. Move compost bin far away from back door. Provide proper label on sanitizer spray bottle for product in it. Remove cardboard from shelves whereas uncleanable. Single use disposable containers are not to be reused / washed (corrected).
    • 33(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SO FOOD DOES NOT DETERIORATE OR BECOME INEDIBLE OR UNSAFE.
      • Small bar fridge not holding <=4C in foods. One product recently placed was relocated to other working refrigeration and another product was discarded, Unit not designed for this use and to be removed. Two door commercial fridge appears to be in prolonged defrost or have other issues. All foods relocated during re-inspection to other working refrigeration. Keep temp. logs up to date and recorded.
  6. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 33(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SO FOOD DOES NOT DETERIORATE OR BECOME INEDIBLE OR UNSAFE.
      • One compartment in hot holding unit not holding > 60C. Again water added to unit. Refill water more frequently. Operator to manage issue. Under counter two door commercial fridge not holding <=4c in foods. PHF's held <= 2 hours in unit relocated to other working refrigeration. Do not use until fixed.
  7. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENACE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Table sanitizer spray bottle found without chemical in it. Educate staff not to use first flush at mix station and test after filling. Provide test strips / kit for monitoring sanitizers. Provide waste receptacle at rea handwash sink (corrected during inspection). Provide another light on track lighting over cutting board area to eliminate shadows (>540 Lux).Laberl all dry ingredient containers. Clean up refuse around dumpsters outside.
    • 33(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SO FOOD DOES NOT DETERIORATE OR BECOME INEDIBLE OR UNSAFE.
      • One compartment in hot holding unit not holding > 60C. was removed and replenished during inspection. Appears to be container too shallow &/or water level insufficient. Corrected during inspection. Under counter two door refrigerator not holding <= 4C. in all areas. Recently placed product was relocated to other working refrigeration. Have unit serviced / adjusted so holding <= 4C in all areas before use. Operator to manage issue.

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