GIGANTIC VIDEO AND GROCERY
1030 SOUTH PARK, HALIFAX · Food Establishment
Inspection summary
GIGANTIC VIDEO AND GROCERY has been inspected 9 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since February 7, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 25, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 12 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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 once on August 20, 2026. 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.
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 February 7, 2024. For example:
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;
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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 10 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2026. For example:
8(2) A permit or notification receipt must be posted in a conspicuous location in the food establishment.
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 25, 2026. For example:
18A A person must not begin to construct a new food establishment or renovate or expand an existing food establishment until construction plans and specifications are submitted to and approved by an inspector.
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded once on August 20, 2026. For example:
50(a) An operator must ensure that articles, equipment or materials not associated with the processing or preparation of food are stored (a) separately from areas where food is processed or prepared;
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
- Inspection
1 infraction
- 18A A person must not begin to construct a new food establishment or renovate or expand an existing food establishment until construction plans and specifications are submitted to and approved by an inspector.
- In accordance with Section 2.2.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, with regard to alterations to existing facilities, if the alterations are major or involve items or equipment that are specified in the Code, you must submit the plans and specifications regarding the alterations to be approved by the Department
- 18A A person must not begin to construct a new food establishment or renovate or expand an existing food establishment until construction plans and specifications are submitted to and approved by an inspector.
- Inspection
5 infractions
- 18A A person must not begin to construct a new food establishment or renovate or expand an existing food establishment until construction plans and specifications are submitted to and approved by an inspector.
- In accordance with Section 2.2.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, with regard to alterations to existing facilities, if the alterations are major or involve items or equipment that are specified in the Code, you must submit the plans and specifications regarding the alterations to be approved by the Department. Immediately remove the cooking equipment from the premises.
- 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.
- Address the clutter in the back area of the store to prevent pest harborage.
- 20(1) A food establishment must have washroom facilities for staff and washroom facilities for the public available in a convenient location, unless exempted by the Administrator.
- Ensure the staff washroom is supplied with paper towel in a paper towel dispenser.
- 50(a) An operator must ensure that articles, equipment or materials not associated with the processing or preparation of food are stored
(a) separately from areas where food is processed or prepared;
- Secure the reach-in cooler with 'personal food' or move it to a secure location, inaccessible for the public.
- 8(2) A permit or notification receipt must be posted in a conspicuous location in the food establishment.
- Ensure the most recent permit is posted.
- 18A A person must not begin to construct a new food establishment or renovate or expand an existing food establishment until construction plans and specifications are submitted to and approved by an inspector.
- Inspection
4 infractions
- 82(1) No person shall operate a food establishment, unless exempted by an administrator, without first having obtained a permit from an administrator.
- In accordance with Section 82(1) of the Health Protection Act, you must renew your Food Establishment permit within the next three business days.
- 82(1) No person shall operate a food establishment, unless exempted by an administrator, without first having obtained a permit from an administrator.
- In accordance with Section 82(1) of the Health Protection Act, you must renew your Food Establishment permit within the next three business days.
- 9(a) An operator must renew a permit, other than a temporary permit, on or before the expiry date by submitting a completed renewal application to the Minister on a form approved by the Administrator together with all of the following:
(a) the applicable fee prescribed in Section 5;
- Renew the permit within the next three business days.
- 9(a) An operator must renew a permit, other than a temporary permit, on or before the expiry date by submitting a completed renewal application to the Minister on a form approved by the Administrator together with all of the following:
(a) the applicable fee prescribed in Section 5;
- Renew the permit within the next three business days.
- 82(1) No person shall operate a food establishment, unless exempted by an administrator, without first having obtained a permit from an administrator.
- Inspection
2 infractions
- 82(1) No person shall operate a food establishment, unless exempted by an administrator, without first having obtained a permit from an administrator.
- In accordance with Section 82(1) of the Health Protection Act, you must renew your Food Establishment permit within the next ten business days.
- 9(a) An operator must renew a permit, other than a temporary permit, on or before the expiry date by submitting a completed renewal application to the Minister on a form approved by the Administrator together with all of the following:
(a) the applicable fee prescribed in Section 5;
- Renew the permit within the next ten business days.
- 82(1) No person shall operate a food establishment, unless exempted by an administrator, without first having obtained a permit from an administrator.
- Inspection
0 infractions
- Inspection
0 infractions
- Inspection
1 infraction
- 9(a) An operator must renew a permit, other than a temporary permit, on or before the expiry date by submitting a completed renewal application to the Minister on a form approved by the Administrator together with all of the following:
(a) the applicable fee prescribed in Section 5;
- Food Establishment Permit - Food Shop expired on December 4, 2023. Renew Food Establishment Permit within the next 5 business days.
- 9(a) An operator must renew a permit, other than a temporary permit, on or before the expiry date by submitting a completed renewal application to the Minister on a form approved by the Administrator together with all of the following:
(a) the applicable fee prescribed in Section 5;
- Inspection
2 infractions
- 20(2) A washroom facility must be constructed, equipped, and designed in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
- No paper towel dispenser/holder observed at the hand wash sink in the staff washroom. Supply a paper towel dispenser/holder at the hand wash sink in the staff washroom.
- 9(a) An operator must renew a permit, other than a temporary permit, on or before the expiry date by submitting a completed renewal application to the Minister on a form approved by the Administrator together with all of the following:
(a) the applicable fee prescribed in Section 5;
- Food Establishment Permit - Food Shop expired on December 4, 2023. Renew Food Establishment Permit within the next 5 business days.
- 20(2) A washroom facility must be constructed, equipped, and designed in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
- Inspection
3 infractions
- 20(2) A washroom facility must be constructed, equipped, and designed in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.
- No paper towel dispenser/holder observed at the hand wash sink in the staff washroom. Supply a paper towel dispenser/holder at the hand wash sink in the staff washroom.
- 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;
- Dust build-up observed on the ceiling of the walk-in cooler. Clean ceiling in the walk-in cooler to remove dust build-up.
- 9(a) An operator must renew a permit, other than a temporary permit, on or before the expiry date by submitting a completed renewal application to the Minister on a form approved by the Administrator together with all of the following:
(a) the applicable fee prescribed in Section 5;
- Food Establishment Permit - Food Shop expired on December 4, 2023. Renew Food Establishment Permit within the next 5 business days.
- 20(2) A washroom facility must be constructed, equipped, and designed in accordance with the Nova Scotia Building Code.