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COCOA PESTO FOOD SHOPPE

1699 KING, WINDSOR · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

COCOA PESTO FOOD SHOPPE has been inspected 5 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since May 2, 2025. The most recent inspection, on June 9, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 May 29, 2026. For example: 19(2)(b) - FAILING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATELY DESIGNED & APPROPRIATELY LOCATED HANDWASHING FACILITIES.

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 5, 2026. For example: 28(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING PROGRAM.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 29, 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

    0 infractions

  2. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 28(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING PROGRAM.
      • Owner must renew and obtain acceptable food hygiene training training course and provide certificate copy to inspector.
  3. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 19(2)(b) - FAILING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATELY DESIGNED & APPROPRIATELY LOCATED HANDWASHING FACILITIES.
      • Remount paper towel dispenser to wall of washroom so single use paper toweling provided from dispenser.
    • 28(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING PROGRAM.
      • Owner must renew and obtain acceptable food hygiene training training course and provide certificate copy to inspector.
    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Provide and ensure appropriate use of acceptable surface sanitizer product on food and hand contact surfaces as part of sanitation program.
  4. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 19(2)(b) - FAILING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATELY DESIGNED & APPROPRIATELY LOCATED HANDWASHING FACILITIES.
      • Repair / replace cold water tap at upstairs kitchen handwash so mixable hot and cold water provided.
    • 28(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING PROGRAM.
      • Owner must renew and obtain acceptable food hygiene training training course and provide certificate copy to inspector.
    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Provide and ensure appropriate use of acceptable surface sanitizer product on food and hand contact surfaces as part of sanitation program.
  5. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 28(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO PROVIDE PROOF OF COMPLETION OF FOOD HYGIENE TRAINING COURSE.
      • Owner must renew food hygiene course.
    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Replace light bulb in walk-in freezer. Provide access panel over plumbing under sink in basement to cover exposed insulation. Some temperature records missing in logs. Keep records up to date. Post acceptable handwashing procedure signs at all staff handwashing sinks.

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