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MARKET ON ROUTE 12

4852 HIGHWAY 12, NORTH ALTON · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

MARKET ON ROUTE 12 has been inspected 7 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since October 18, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 2, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 14, 2026. For example: 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFED AS BEING FROM A SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.

  • 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 9 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 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.

7 inspections

  1. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Perform bacterial water sampling of water supply to start season. Forward Spring results to inspector.
  2. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Basement now cleaned up. Continue to dehumidify space to remove all moisture. Provide copy of spring water sampling results for store bacterial water sampling to inspector.
    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFED AS BEING FROM A SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Meat suppliers labelling must include plant number and /or processor information to ensure traceability, that is readily legible and clearly printed on label for consumers.
    • 48(3) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE FOOD RECEIVED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS.
      • Only accept Potentially Hazardous Foods outside of the Temperature Danger Zone.
  3. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47(1)(a) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE FOOD IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS LABELLED & IDENTIFED AS BEING FROM A SOURCE SUBJECT TO INSPECTION.
      • Meat suppliers labelling must include plant number and /or processor information to ensure traceability (not observed). Keep also invoices available on-site.
    • 48(3) - OPERATOR FAILING TO ENSURE FOOD RECEIVED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS TRANSPORTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS.
      • Only accept Potentially Hazardous Foods outside of the Temperature Danger Zone.
    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Keep receiving door closed to prevent entry of vermin. Keep pest control operator reports available on-site for review by inspector. Basement recently flooded and must be cleaned to remove mud & standing water, dehumidify space, remove for disposal wet boxes or packaging materials etc., and correct any issues. Perform bacterial water sampling to start season of operations. Have recent results forwarded to inspector & keep copies on-site.
  4. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Keep pest control records on-site for audits. H Have pest control operator replace glueboards & clean out mechanical traps. Keep refuse & organic wastes in verminproof containers not accessible to pests.
  5. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Remove soil & railway ties that have collapsed and are not allowing basement receiving door to close fully and prevent entry of pests. Keep pest control records on-site for audits. Do not use bait in food establishment. Have pest control operator replace glueboards / clean out mechanical traps. Keep refuse & organic wastes in verminproof containers not accessible to pests.
  6. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Duct bathroom fan directly outside.
  7. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Duct bathroom fan directly outside. Keep bacterial water sample results available on-site for audits. Forward copy to inspector.

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