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Hearthstone Inn Dartmouth

313 PRINCE ALBERT, DARTMOUTH · Food Establishment

9 inspections

  1. Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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;
      • Iodine sanitizer at glassware washer in bar and chlorine sanitizer in the kitchen dishwasher are empty. Replenish sanitizers immediately. Manually sanitize glasses and dishes using the three-compartment sink method until replenished.
  3. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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;
      • Iodine sanitizer at glassware washer in bar and chlorine sanitizer in the kitchen dishwasher are empty. Replenish sanitizers immediately. Manually sanitize glasses and dishes using the three-compartment sink method until replenished.
  4. Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 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.
    • 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;
      • In accordance with Section 4.2.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency that will prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.
    • 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;
      • Iodine sanitizer at glassware washer in bar and chlorine sanitizer in the kitchen dishwasher are empty. Replenish sanitizers immediately. Manually sanitize glasses and dishes using the three-compartment sink method until replenished.
  6. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 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;
      • Remove golf tees from bar, use a material that is smooth, non-absorbent and easily cleanable.
    • 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;
      • Remove carpet from the back storage area.
    • 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 permit.
  7. Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 19(2)(b) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator: (b) adequately designed and appropriately located hand-washing facilities;
      • Hand sink in the kitchen must have a paper towel dispenser.
    • 23(1)(a) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to (a) protect food from contamination;
      • Observed old food debris build-up on fry cutter. Ensure fry cutter is cleaned and sanitized between each use.
    • 28(2) If an operator is absent from a food establishment, the operator must ensure that a member of the personnel who has successfully completed a food hygiene training program is present.
      • 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;
      • Iodine sanitizer and detergent containers at glassware washer in bar was empty. Detergent and sanitizer were replaced during inspection.
    • 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;
      • Clean and sanitize dirt build up on floors underneath equipment and shelves throughout the kitchen and hallway. Clean and sanitize mold build up on interior surfaces of the bar glasswasher.
    • 29(2)(d) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (d) all waste streams in and surrounding the food establishment are managed.
      • Observed a pot of moldy grease underneath sink. Ensure liquid waste is stored correctly and disposed of in a timely manner.
    • 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 3.3.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must thaw foods appropriately.
  9. Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 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;
      • Observed damaged cutting board that was no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Cutting board was discarded during inspection.
    • 19(2)(b) A food establishment must provide all of the following in accordance with applicable legislation or as considered acceptable by the Administrator: (b) adequately designed and appropriately located hand-washing facilities;
      • Hand sink was not equipped with paper towel. Paper towel was restocked during inspection.
    • 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;
      • Iodine sanitizer container at glassware washer in bar was empty. Sanitizer was replaced during inspection.
    • 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;
      • Observed old food debris build-up on fry cutter. Ensure fry cutter is cleaned and sanitized between each use.
    • 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;
      • A few rodent droppings observed under shelving unit beside standing cooler in kitchen. Ensure all areas affected by rodent droppings are cleaned and disinfected.