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INDO-ASIAN FOOD MART

9114 COMMERCIAL, NEW MINAS · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

INDO-ASIAN FOOD MART has been inspected 11 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since January 26, 2024. The most recent inspection, on May 11, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 6 inspections with 12 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Protecting food from contamination 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 source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2026. For example: 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFIED AS BEING FROM A SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 2026. For example: 34 - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD & FOOD INGREDIENTS ARE HANDLED, PACKAGED, OR OFFERED FOR SALE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OR ADULTERATION.

  • 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 26, 2024. For example: 29(2)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM INCLUDES PROCEDURES TO ENSURE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT & EQUIPMENT, MAINTAINED, CLEANED & 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 once on May 16, 2025. For example: 36 - FAILING TO HAVE PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS DEVIATION OR DEFECT IN QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM THAT COULD AFFECT FOOD SAFETY.

  • 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 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on May 11, 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.

11 inspections

  1. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Clean & sanitize washroom (Corrected during inspection). Clean scale daily & as required (Corrected during inspection). Clean floors. Clean coffee/tea machine. Keep hand sink accessible & clean (Corrected during inspection). Clean doors.
    • 34 - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD & FOOD INGREDIENTS ARE HANDLED, PACKAGED, OR OFFERED FOR SALE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OR ADULTERATION.
      • Remove overwrap & packaging from premises. No repackaging area acceptable (at this time).
  2. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Clean& sanitize washroom. Clean all sinks daily. Clean scale daily & as required. Clean floors. Clean coffee/tea machine. Keep hand sink accessible.
    • 34 - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD & FOOD INGREDIENTS ARE HANDLED, PACKAGED, OR OFFERED FOR SALE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OR ADULTERATION.
      • Remove overwrap, packaging and bags from premises. No repackaging area acceptable (at this time). Reduce inventory so all food stored properly.
    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFIED AS BEING FROM A SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Unlabelled Meat product to be removed from premises. Keep invoices from suppliers on-site available for inspectors.
  3. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Clean washroom. Clean all sinks daily. Clean scale daily & as required. Clean floors. Clean coffee/tea machine. Clean produce fridges. Clean under all displays. Clean under all fridges, & equipment. Keep sinks accessible.
    • 34 - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD & FOOD INGREDIENTS ARE HANDLED, PACKAGED, OR OFFERED FOR SALE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OR ADULTERATION.
      • Counter for repackaging of food has been removed, so any /all handling or repackaging of foods is to cease until a proper area is created. Remove overwrap and bags from premises. No repackaging area acceptable (at this time). Reduce inventory so all food stored properly.
    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFIED AS BEING FROM A SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Unlabelled Meat product again removed from sale. Do not accept product without full labels from suppliers. Keep invoices from suppliers on-site available for inspectors.
  4. Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.
  6. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Clean washroom daily and as required to maintain sanitary. Clean all sinks daily to maintain sanitary. Janitorial sink must be accessible at all times (corrected). Clean coffee/tea machine. Clean produce fridges. Clean under all displays, fridges, & equipment to remove foodsoils, dust and debris. Clean up rear area and remove damaged foods. Keep sinks accessible.
    • 34 - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD & FOOD INGREDIENTS ARE HANDLED, PACKAGED, OR OFFERED FOR SALE IN A MANNER THAT PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OR ADULTERATION.
      • Counter for repackaging of food has been removed, so any /all handling or repackaging of foods is to cease until a proper area is created. Reduce inventory so all foods stored properly.
    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFIED AS BEING FROM A SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Meat product being sold without any labelling. Product not to be sold or offered for sale until source deemed approved and labelling attached. Do not accept product without full labels.
  7. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Clean & sanitize washroom daily and as required. Clean equipment washing sink and handwash sinks. Provide paper toweling in dispenser at rear handwash.
    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFIED AS BEING FROM SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Meat product now labelled. Supplier must provide larger font, easily readable label or don't accept it.
  8. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Clean & sanitize washroom daily and as required. Clean fridges. Clean equipment washing sink and handwash sinks. Provide liquid soap dispenser at rear handwash. Remove all old foodstuffs /credit items from rear area. Keep janitors sink accessible for use at all times. Cease use of cardboard on shelves, whereas it is uncleanable. Provide cleanable surfaces. Remove recycling & clutter from rear and perform task more frequently. Make repackaging counter accessible.
    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFIED AS BEING FROM SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Meat products & Pastries must be fully labelled. Goat meat removed from sale during inspection for assessment. Invoices must be available on-site for inspection. Forward to inspector.
  9. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Clean & sanitize washroom daily and as required. Provide toilet paper in washroom at all times and replenish supply (corrected during inspection). Clean fridges. Clean equipment washing sink and handwash sinks. Provide liquid soap dispenser at rear handwash. Remove all old foodstuffs /credit items from rear area. Keep janitors sink accessible for use at all times. Cease use of cardboard on shelves, whereas it is uncleanable.
    • 36 - FAILING TO HAVE PROCEDURE TO ADDRESS DEVIATION OR DEFECT IN QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM THAT COULD AFFECT FOOD SAFETY.
      • Food deliveries cannot be left outside. Move inside to protect foodstuffs immediately following inspection and receiving. Correct receiving processes.
    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE THAT FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFIED AS BEING FROM SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Suppliers must be approved sources. Pastries and meat product must be fully labelled when received otherwise not accepted. Invoices must be available on-site for inspection. Have product fully labelled or removed.
  10. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED AND IDENTIFIED AS BEING FROM SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Provide full labelling on all food products including imported foods or meats (goat) to provide traceability and meet any federal labelling requirements.
  11. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM INCLUDES PROCEDURES TO ENSURE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT & EQUIPMENT, MAINTAINED, CLEANED & SANITIZED.
      • Clean / sanitize staff washroom walls, fixtures, & waste receptacle daily and as required. Clean and unplug rear handwash sink. Keep front handwash accessible and clean. Remount dispensers and provide supplies and handwash procedure sign.
    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED AND IDENTIFIED AS BEING FROM SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Dry foods and meats etc. must be fully labelled and provide traceability.
    • 49(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO STORE FOOD, INGREDIENTS, & FOOD PACKAGING TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
      • All food and packaging must be stored >= 6in. / 15cm. off of the floor on durable and easily cleanable shelves or platforms. Provide cleanable platforms for store. Replace bare wood pallets with cleanable. Clean exterior of pop bottle beverage(s).

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