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HABANEROS MODERN TACO BAR

380 PLEASANT, DARTMOUTH · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

HABANEROS MODERN TACO BAR has been inspected 6 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since January 16, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 16, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 2 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 27, 2026. For example: 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.

  • 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 January 16, 2024. 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.

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.

6 inspections

  1. Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
      • In accordance with Section 2.8 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide the food premise with adequate natural and/or mechanical ventilation. Ensure ventilation systems above cooking equipment are functional.
  3. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
      • In accordance with Section 2.8 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide the food premise with adequate natural and/or mechanical ventilation. Ensure ventilation systems above cooking equipment are functional.
  4. Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. 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.
      • Observed rust on the lower shelf of a stainless steel table. Paint shelf so it is smooth and easy to clean and sanitize.
    • 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.
      • Observed display fridge not maintaining a temperature of 4C or lower. Repair fridge so it is maintaining hazardous foods at a temperature 4C or lower. Do not store any hazardous foods in this fridge until it can maintain the temperature of 4C or lower.

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