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BURT MCKNIGHT'S GROCERY LTD

2082 HIGHWAY 1, AUBURN · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

BURT MCKNIGHT'S GROCERY LTD has been inspected 5 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since May 23, 2025. The most recent inspection, on September 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 5 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food temperature control.

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.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2025. For example: 29(2)(b) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM INCLUDES PROCEDURES TO ENSURE INSECTS, RODENTS, & OTHER PESTS ARE CONTROLLED.

  • 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 once on May 23, 2025. For example: 33(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SO FOOD DOES NOT DETERIORATE OR BECOME INEDIBLE OR UNSAFE.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 11, 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.

5 inspections

  1. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Have light (over sinks) directly wired in place and improve lighting over side counter area. Cover exposed foam insulation in walk-in cooler & ensure smooth, durable and easily cleanable surfaces.
  2. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Improve lighting in foodhandling area to be >= 540 Lux at counter level and ensure shielded or shatterproof. Have light (over sinks) directly wired in place and improve lighting over side counter area. Provide single use paper toweling dispenser and supplies in washroom and clean / sanitize washroom daily and as required to maintain a sanitary condition. Cover exposed foam insulation in walk-in cooler & ensure smooth, durable and easily cleanable surfaces.
  3. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Improve lighting in foodhandling area to be >= 540 Lux at counter level and ensure shielded or shatterproof. Provide single use paper toweling dispenser and supplies in washroom and clean / sanitize washroom daily and as required to maintain a sanitary condition. Cover exposed foam insulation in walk-in cooler & ensure smooth, durable and easily cleanable surfaces.
  4. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(b) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM INCLUDES PROCEDURES TO ENSURE INSECTS, RODENTS, & OTHER PESTS ARE CONTROLLED.
      • Verminproof under cupboards. Remove droppings & any harbourage materials in basement. Operator to continue to manage issue perform cleaning and removal of food and water sources etc.
  5. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Thoroughly clean all floors, walls, racks & trays in walk-in cooler. Defrost counter fridge. Provide bacterial water sample results to inspector.
    • 29(2)(b) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM INCLUDES PROCEDURES TO ENSURE INSECTS, RODENTS, & OTHER PESTS ARE CONTROLLED.
      • Verminproof rear door in basement. Inspect perimeter for entry points and verminproof. Obtain services of a pest control operator. Perform thorough clean up of entire store to remove droppings and materials, remove kick plates off displays, clean foodhandling area and declutter it, verminproof under cupboards. Remove droppings & any harbourage materials in basement and clean garbage room.
    • 33(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SO FOOD DOES NOT DETERIORATE OR BECOME INEDIBLE OR UNSAFE.
      • Walk-in cooler not holding <= 4C was adjusted by operator at time of inspection. Monitor daily & keep records.

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