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King Town Chinese Restaurant

225 COBEQUID, LOWER SACKVILLE · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

King Town Chinese Restaurant has been inspected 13 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since January 17, 2024. The most recent inspection, on February 3, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Protecting food from contamination 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 14 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2025. For example: 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;

  • 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 11 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2026. For example: 27(d) A food establishment must develop and demonstrate policies and procedures for personnel that ensure that a person entering a food handling area or engaging in an operation in a food establishment who comes into contact with food meets all of the following: (d) the person washes their hands as often as is necessary to prevent contamination of food;

  • 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on February 3, 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.

  • 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2026. For example: 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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 17, 2025. For example: 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;

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.

13 inspections

  1. 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.
      • Discard the contaminated wooden step stool in the facility.
  2. Inspection

    6 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.
      • Discard the contaminated wooden step stool in the facility.
    • 27(d) A food establishment must develop and demonstrate policies and procedures for personnel that ensure that a person entering a food handling area or engaging in an operation in a food establishment who comes into contact with food meets all of the following: (d) the person washes their hands as often as is necessary to prevent contamination of food;
      • A staff member was observed disposing of a dead mouse from a snap trap and then returning to work after rinsing their hands in the two-compartment sink. The staff member was instructed to use the designated handwashing station and to follow proper handwashing procedures
    • 27(d) A food establishment must develop and demonstrate policies and procedures for personnel that ensure that a person entering a food handling area or engaging in an operation in a food establishment who comes into contact with food meets all of the following: (d) the person washes their hands as often as is necessary to prevent contamination of food;
      • Staff member returned to work after using the toilet, rinsing their hands under running water only. This individual was advised to use the handwashing station and follow proper handwashing steps.
    • 29(1) An operator of a food establishment must have a maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program in place to control the risk of contamination of food, equipment, utensils and other facilities in the food establishment.
      • Clean the oil spills on the floor under the cooking area.
    • 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 3.3.3 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must store potentially hazardous foods at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less
    • 34 An operator must ensure that a food establishment is operated so that all food and food ingredients are processed, manufactured, handled, prepared, packaged, served, sold, offered for sale or distribution free of charge, dispensed, displayed and stored in a manner that prevents contamination and adulteration.
      • The walk-in cooler was overstocked, which restricts airflow and affects cooling efficiency. The facility must reduce the amount of food stored in this unit to maintain proper temperatures. Bean sprouts must not be stored near raw chicken.
  3. Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Inspection

    4 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;
      • For Staff Washroom - Fix the knob of the faucet to provide hot and cold water. Refill the paper towels in the paper towel dispenser.
    • 23(2)(a) Equipment used to cook, heat-treat, cool, store, display or freeze food must be designed to (a) achieve the required food temperature as rapidly as is necessary to maintain food safety; and
      • Service the refrigeration unit in the front area to maintain food temperature at 4C or below
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Clean and disinfect the floor with dead mouse and mice droppings. Clean and sanitize the pop cans stored on the floor. Provide copies of detailed pest control reports. Clean and disinfect the non food contact surfaces with pest droppings.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Facility must provide the detailed pest control reports for review.
  5. Inspection

    8 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;
      • For Staff Washroom - Fix the knob of the faucet to provide hot and cold water. Refill the paper towels in the 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;
      • In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must immediately remove cardboards from the food storage area. In accordance with Section 3.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must store foods in food grade containers (plastic or glass) only.
    • 23(2)(a) Equipment used to cook, heat-treat, cool, store, display or freeze food must be designed to (a) achieve the required food temperature as rapidly as is necessary to maintain food safety; and
      • Service the refrigeration unit in the front area to maintain food temperature at 4C or below
    • 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. Clean the floor near the hand wash station. Clean the floors under the cooking range. Remove the cardboards. Do not keep cardboards on the floor. Keep all food containers at least 15cms off the floor.
    • 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;
      • Replace the dirty clothes with new clothes. Facility must have a proper cleaning and sanitizing practice when using the clothes on the food surfaces.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Clean and disinfect the floor with dead mouse and mice droppings. Clean and sanitize the pop cans stored on the floor. Provide copies of detailed pest control reports. Clean and disinfect the non food contact surfaces with pest droppings.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Facility must provide the detailed pest control reports for review.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Replace the screen of the door to prevent any possible pest entry to the facility
  6. Inspection

    12 infractions

    • 16(2) A person must not remove or alter a hold tag unless directed to do so by the inspector.
      • Do not remove the hold tag on the Electric Vegetable Slicer.
    • 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 wash facilities must not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
    • 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;
      • For Staff Washroom - Fix the knob of the faucet to provide hot and cold water. Refill the paper towels in the 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;
      • Electric vegetable slicer must be cleaned and sanitized regularly.
    • 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;
      • In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must immediately remove cardboards from the food storage area. In accordance with Section 3.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must store foods in food grade containers (plastic or glass) only.
    • 23(2)(a) Equipment used to cook, heat-treat, cool, store, display or freeze food must be designed to (a) achieve the required food temperature as rapidly as is necessary to maintain food safety; and
      • Service the refrigeration unit in the front area to maintain food temperature at 4C or below
    • 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. Clean the floor near the hand wash station. Clean the floors under the cooking range. Remove the cardboards. Do not keep cardboards on the floor. Keep all food containers at least 15cms off the floor.
    • 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;
      • Replace the dirty clothes with new clothes. Facility must have a proper cleaning and sanitizing practice when using the clothes on the food surfaces.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Clean and disinfect the floor with dead mouse and mice droppings. Clean and sanitize the pop cans stored on the floor. Provide copies of detailed pest control reports. Clean and disinfect the non food contact surfaces with pest droppings.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Facility must provide the detailed pest control reports for review.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Replace the screen of the door to prevent any possible pest entry to the facility
    • 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 3.3.3 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must store potentially hazardous foods at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less.
  7. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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;
      • In accordance with Section 3.5 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep raw foods stored separate from and below ready-to-eat foods.
  8. Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Inspection

    5 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.
      • In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure walls and ceilings are kept in good repair. In accordance with Section 2.4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure floors have coved floor-to-wall joints. In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure: all shelving and food is maintained a minimum of 15 cm (6 inches) off the floor; storage areas are located in a dry, pest-free location. In accordance with Section 2.17 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure exterior openings are protected against the entry of pests. In accordance with Section 4.3.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must immediately treat the presence of pests by inspecting and discarding any adulterated food. In accordance with Section 4.3.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must: ensure pest control devices are designed and located to effectively control the presence of pests and minimize the risk of contamination to food and food surfaces; ensure pest control is carried out by a certified operator. Facility must be on a weekly pest control service.
    • 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;
      • In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must: store all food and food items a minimum of 15 cm (6 in.) off the floor on racks, shelves or pallets; store all food and food items a minimum of 5 cm (2 in.) from the walls. In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must immediately remove broken food storage container from the food storage area. In accordance with Section 3.5 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep raw foods stored separate from and below ready-to-eat foods. In accordance with Section 3.5 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all foods covered when not in use. In accordance with Section 3.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must store foods in food grade containers (plastic or glass) only. The racks of the refrigeration unit must be painted or replaced to protect food from contamination...
    • 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;
      • Establishment must clean and sanitize all the food storage containers.Establishment must clean and sanitize the food contact surfaces.Establishment must clean the non-food surfaces to prevent grease or food residue.
    • 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:  (b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
      • In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. In accordance with Section 2.4.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all floors are kept clean and in good repair.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Food premises which have become infested must be thoroughly cleaned to eliminate pest harbourage. Surfaces contaminated by pests must be cleaned and sanitized to destroy microbial pathogens which might be present and which might contaminate foods.
  10. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Food premises which have become infested must be thoroughly cleaned to eliminate pest harbourage. Surfaces contaminated by pests must be cleaned and sanitized to destroy microbial pathogens which might be present and which might contaminate foods.
  11. Inspection

    3 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.
      • In accordance with Section 4.3.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must immediately treat the presence of pests by inspecting and discarding any adulterated food.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Food premises which have become infested must be thoroughly cleaned to eliminate pest harbourage. Surfaces contaminated by pests must be cleaned and sanitized to destroy microbial pathogens which might be present and which might contaminate foods.
    • 49(1)(a) An operator must ensure that food ingredients and food packaging materials must be stored in a dry storage room or designated area that a) protects the food ingredient or food packaging material from contamination;
      • In accordance with Section 2.9 of the Nova Scotia Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure that the facilities used for the storage of food, food ingredients, equipment and non-food materials such as utensils, linens, single-service and single-use utensils, and packaging must be designed and constructed so that they: i. are cleanable; ii. are located in a clean and dry location; iii. restrict pest access and harbourage; iv. provide an environment which minimizes the deterioration of stored materials; and v. protect food from contamination during storage. d. These facilities may not be located: i. in areas used for the storage of soiled linens; ii. in locker rooms; iii. in toilet rooms; iv. in garbage rooms; v. in mechanical rooms; vi. under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; or vii. in the same room/vicinity as chemicals/pesticides. e. Non-food agents such as cleaners, sanitizers, detergents, pesticides and other similar products must be stored in an area that prevents the potential for cross-contamination with food, food ingredients, food contact surfaces and non-food materials such as utensils, linens, single-service and single-use utensils, and packaging materials. Personal belongings of employees must be stored separately from food storage and food preparation areas. f. Recyclables such as bottles and cans need to be stored in a sanitary manner that prevents the harbourage of pests.
  12. Inspection

    0 infractions

  13. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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;
      • Prepared foods and raw vegetables under refrigerated storage should not be stored below raw meat and fish products.
    • 29(2)(b) A maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program must include procedures to ensure that all of the following are done: (b) insects, rodents and other pests are controlled;
      • Surfaces contaminated by pests must be cleaned and sanitized to destroy microbial pathogens which might be present. The presence of rodents must be treated immediately by inspecting and discarding any adulterated food.

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