CHEESE CURDS FOOD TRUCK

200 WRIGHT, DARTMOUTH · Food Establishment

3 inspections

1. InspectionSep 11, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 27(f) 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: (f) the person refrains from any behaviour or practice that risks contaminating food.
     • In accordance with Section 5.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must: ensure Food Handlers who engage in activities which may result in the transfer of bacteria (e.g., sneezing, touching hair/ eyes/ mouth/ nose, etc.), wash their hands before resuming food service activities and food handling. b. ensure Food Handlers do not smoke while handling food, utensils, or food surfaces. c. prohibit smoking within food service establishment, except in designated areas and under conditions as noted in the NS Smoke-Free Places Act and Regulations 2002.
2. InspectionSep 11, 2026

   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.
     • In accordance with Section 4.2.1(b) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure that equipment involved in food preparation and service can be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
   • 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 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure walls and ceilings are constructed of finishes which are smooth, impermeable, and washable. Ensure the wooden panel inside the walk-in cooler is treated to make the surface smooth, impermeable, and washable.
   • 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.
     • In accordance with Section 3.3.3 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must store potentially hazardous foods at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less. In accordance with Section 3.3.5 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must hold all hot foods at a temperature above 60 degrees Celsius.
3. InspectionSep 10, 2026

   9 infractions

   • 27(f) 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: (f) the person refrains from any behaviour or practice that risks contaminating food.
     • In accordance with Section 5.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must: ensure Food Handlers who engage in activities which may result in the transfer of bacteria (e.g., sneezing, touching hair/ eyes/ mouth/ nose, etc.), wash their hands before resuming food service activities and food handling. b. ensure Food Handlers do not smoke while handling food, utensils, or food surfaces. c. prohibit smoking within food service establishment, except in designated areas and under conditions as noted in the NS Smoke-Free Places Act and Regulations 2002.
   • 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 ensure that equipment involved in food preparation and service can be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
   • 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.
     • In accordance with Section 3.3.3 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must store potentially hazardous foods at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less. In accordance with Section 3.3.5 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must hold all hot foods at a temperature above 60 degrees Celsius.
   • 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:  (b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
     • Do not store food storage equipment outside the unit. Mobile units are expected to be self contained.
   • 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 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure walls and ceilings are constructed of finishes which are smooth, impermeable, and washable. Ensure the wooden panel inside the walk-in cooler is treated to make the surface smooth, impermeable, and washable.
   • 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 2.17 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure exterior openings are protected against the entry of pests.
   • 19(2)(a) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator:     (a) a supply of potable hot and cold water at adequate pressure and volume with the appropriate facilities to store and distribute the water and to control the water temperature;
     • Ensure the damaged potable water tank is replaced or repaired.
   • 19(2)(a) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator:     (a) a supply of potable hot and cold water at adequate pressure and volume with the appropriate facilities to store and distribute the water and to control the water temperature;
     • In accordance with Section 2.10(b) of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide hot and cold water, under adequate pressure, and in sufficient quantities to meet the peak demands throughout 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.
     • Ensure the following actions are taken to address the health hazards identified at the time of inspection: - Ensure hot and cold water is available under pressure during operations. The minimum requirement for hot water in food establishments is 45 °C (113 °F). - Ensure the two compartment sink is equipped with adequate supplies and facility demonstrate the ability to clean and sanitize dishes. - Repair the damaged potable water tank.