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Bud the Spud

219 HOBSONS LAKE, BEECHVILLE · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

Bud the Spud has been inspected 7 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since October 17, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 7, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 8 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 7, 2026. For example: 29(1) An operator of a food establishment must have a maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program in place to control the risk of contamination of food, equipment, utensils and other facilities in the food establishment.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 7, 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 October 17, 2024. For example: 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.

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on August 28, 2025. For example: 28(2) If an operator is absent from a food establishment, the operator must ensure that a member of the personnel who has successfully completed a food hygiene training program is present.

  • 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 once on October 17, 2024. For example: 19(2)(d) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator: (d) a wastewater system that meets the requirements of applicable legislation, regulations and municipal bylaws;

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

    3 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;
      • Hand wash sink must be accessible at all times and be used exclusively for hand washing.
    • 29(1) An operator of a food establishment must have a maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program in place to control the risk of contamination of food, equipment, utensils and other facilities in the food establishment.
      • Deli slicer must be dismantled and washed, rinsing, and sanitized every 4 hours of continuous use. When relying on the manual method for washing and sanitizing, the operator shall use the following procedure. Dishes must be: i. thoroughly scraped clean of gross foreign materials and food scraps; ii. washed in the first compartment sink in detergent solution capable of removing grease and food particles, and that is maintained at a temperature of not less than 45°C (113°F); iii. rinsed in the second compartment sink in clean potable water maintained at a temperature of not less than 45°C (113° F); iv. sanitized in the third compartment sink by immersion in: ° for at least two minutes in a chlorine solution of 100 to 200 mg/L available chlorine at a temperature of not less than 45°C (113°F)
    • 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.
      • Refrigeration and freezer temperature logs must be completed at least twice daily and maintained onsite for review by the Public Health Inspector.
  2. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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.
      • Provide a written food safety plan for gravy storage in thermoses. The food safety plan 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. Provide proof of temperature holding capacity of thermoses to the Public Health Inspector.
    • 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.
      • Provide a written food safety plan for gravy storage in thermoses. The food safety plan 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. Provide proof of temperature holding capacity of thermoses to the Public Health Inspector.
  3. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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.
      • Provide a written food safety plan for gravy storage in thermoses. The food safety plan 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. Provide proof of temperature holding capacity of thermoses to the Public Health Inspector.
  4. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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.
      • Provide a written food safety plan for gravy storage in thermoses. The food safety plan 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. Provide proof of temperature holding capacity of thermoses to the Public Health Inspector.
  5. Inspection

    3 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;
      • Container of fries blocking the hand wash sink was moved at time of inspection; hand wash sink must be accessible at all times and not be used for any other purpose other than hand washing.
    • 28(2) If an operator is absent from a food establishment, the operator must ensure that a member of the personnel who has successfully completed a food hygiene training program is present.
      • At least one food handler with valid food hygiene training certification must be onsite during operating hours; proof of certification must be provided to the Public Health Inspector.
    • 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.
      • Provide a written food safety plan for gravy storage in thermoses. The food safety plan 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. Provide proof of temperature holding capacity of thermoses to the Public Health Inspector.
  6. Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Inspection

    3 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.
      • Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Chemicals removed from original containers must be clearly labelled to identify contents.
    • 19(2)(d) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator: (d) a wastewater system that meets the requirements of applicable legislation, regulations and municipal bylaws;
      • Wastewater pipe at the side of the food establishment near the entrance door observed draining into the ditch. In accordance with Section 2.15(e) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all plumbing meets the applicable provisions of the provincial and/or local plumbing codes. Wastewater from the food establishment must be hooked up to municipal wastewater services.
    • 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.
      • Refrigeration and freezer temperature logs must be completed at least once daily and maintained onsite for review by the Public Health Officer.

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