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CORA'S BREAKFAST & LUNCH

16 GARLAND, DARTMOUTH · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

CORA'S BREAKFAST & LUNCH has been inspected 9 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since March 22, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 8, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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: Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

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.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 9, 2026. For example: 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to (b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on March 31, 2025. For example: 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.

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 21, 2026. For example: 82(1) No person shall operate a food establishment, unless exempted by an administrator, without first having obtained a permit from an administrator.

  • 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 May 6, 2026. For example: 28(1) An operator must successfully complete a food hygiene training program and provide proof of this to the Administrator upon request.

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.

9 inspections

  1. Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to (b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
      • 1. Fix the leak in the walk in cooler. 2. Fix the gasket of the line fridge so it closes properly. In accordance with Section 4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all equipment is maintained and functional for its intended use.
  3. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to (b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
      • 1. Fix the leak in the walk in cooler. 2. Fix the gasket of the line fridge so it closes properly. In accordance with Section 4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all equipment is maintained and functional for its intended use.
    • 82(1) No person shall operate a food establishment, unless exempted by an administrator, without first having obtained a permit from an administrator.
      • Renew Food Establishment Permit within next five business days. Operating a Food Establishment without a valid permit is offence under Section 82 of the Health Protection Act and will result in enforcement action and possible closure.
  4. Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to (b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
      • 1. Fix the leak in the walk in cooler. 2. Fix the gasket of the line fridge so it closes properly. In accordance with Section 4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all equipment is maintained and functional for its intended use.
    • 28(1) An operator must successfully complete a food hygiene training program and provide proof of this to the Administrator upon request.
      • Proof of Food Handler's certification not available at the time of inspection. In accordance with Section 6.3.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide verification of completion of a valid, recognized food hygiene course to the Department.
    • 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;
      • Ceiling vent and ceiling has dirt and grease buildup in dishwashing area. Clean this area. In accordance with Section 4.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, Surfaces, such as floors, walls, and ceilings, must be cleaned at a frequency that will prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
    • 82(1) No person shall operate a food establishment, unless exempted by an administrator, without first having obtained a permit from an administrator.
      • Renew Food Establishment Permit within next five business days. Operating a Food Establishment without a valid permit is offence under Section 82 of the Health Protection Act and will result in enforcement action and possible closure.
  5. Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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.
      • A gap observed in the middle of back door. Gap must be filled to prevent entry by pests.
  7. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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.
      • A gap observed in the middle of back door. Gap must be filled to prevent entry by pests.
  8. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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.
      • A gap observed in the middle of back door. Gap must be filled to prevent entry by pests.
    • 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to (b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
      • Dishwasher was out of sanitizer. Sanitizer bucket was replaced with a new one at the time of inspection.
  9. Inspection

    0 infractions

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