BARIIS HALAL & PIZZA HOUSE
9005 COMMERCIAL, NEW MINAS · Food Establishment
Inspection summary
BARIIS HALAL & PIZZA HOUSE has been inspected 3 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since May 29, 2026. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.
None of the 3 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2026. For example:
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.
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 July 16, 2026. For example:
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;
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded once on July 16, 2026. For example:
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;
Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded once on July 16, 2026. For example:
34 An operator must ensure that a food establishment is operated so that all food and food ingredients are processed, manufactured, handled, prepared, packaged, served, sold, offered for sale or distribution free of charge, dispensed, displayed and stored in a manner that prevents contamination and adulteration.
Permits, records and postingLower risk
Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.
Recorded once on July 16, 2026. For example:
27(b) A food establishment must develop and demonstrate policies and procedures for personnel that ensure that a person entering a food handling area or engaging in an operation in a food establishment who comes into contact with food meets all of the following: (b) the person wears sanitary clothing and footwear;
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.
3 inspections
- Inspection
5 infractions
- 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;
- Handwash sink adjacent to cooking line was blocked by a large fan. Fan was removed during the inspection. Ensure handwash sinks remain accessible at all times.
- 27(b) A food establishment must develop and demonstrate policies and procedures for personnel that ensure that a person entering a food handling area or engaging in an operation in a food establishment who comes into contact with food meets all of the following:
(b) the person wears sanitary clothing and footwear;
- Employees observed with bare feet/flip flops in the kitchen. Closed toe, non slip shoes required for proper hygiene and safety.
- 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;
- Staff unaware of sanitizing procedures for manual dishwashing. Staff educated during inspection and a bleach/water solution measuring 100ppm was made in the sanitizing sink. No surface sanitizer available upon entering the kitchen. Operator obtained a QUAT product and a solution measuring 200ppm was made.
- 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.
- Food items requiring refrigeration noted in an unplugged fridge. Food discarded during the inspection. Do not place processed produce or open containers of sauce in this fridge unless it is maintaining 4*C or less.
- 34 An operator must ensure that a food establishment is operated so that all food and food ingredients are processed, manufactured, handled, prepared, packaged, served, sold, offered for sale or distribution free of charge, dispensed, displayed and stored in a manner that prevents contamination and adulteration.
- Rotten produce (tomatoes, lettuce and carrots) was noted and discarded during the inspection.
- 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;
- Inspection
1 infraction
- 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.
- Food on buffet measured less than 60*C. Food was returned to the kitchen to reheat to 74*C before returning to the buffet. Do not place food in the buffet hot holding until it reaches a minimum 60*C. Buffet is not a re-heating deceive. Food must be hot(>60*C) when being placed in the unit. The unit must be turned on well in advance prior to placing food pans in.
- 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.
- Inspection
1 infraction
- 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
- Hot holding unit rack must rotate to meet manufacturers design specifications. Provide handwashing procedure signs at all handwash sinks and washroom. Repair / replace wall under 3 compartment sink so durable, smooth, & easily washable. Demonstrate & show that mechanical exhaust fans in washrooms are ducted to outside (or correct). For supplies to back door, install minimum 4 ft. barrier wall that defines receiving / storage area and protects kitchen. Ensure smooth and easily washable surfaces.
- 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
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