PIC-A-NIC BASKET

Inspection summary

PIC-A-NIC BASKET has been inspected 3 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since July 17, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 15, 2025, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 3 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

• 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 once on August 15, 2025. For example: 19(2)(b) - Correct function of single use paper toweling dispensers at store staff washroom and canteen. It appears paper towel rolls are too small for units. Repair or replace. Handwashing procedure sign to be posted at Recreation Hall hand sink.

• 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 once on August 15, 2025. For example: 33(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SO FOOD DOES NOT DETERIORATE OR BECOME INEDIBLE OR UNSAFE.

• 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 July 17, 2024. For example: 29(3) - FAILING TO IDENTIFY CLEANING & SANITIZING AGENT USED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, INCLUDING CONCENTRATIONS AND USES, IN MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM.

• Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

  Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

  Recorded once on July 17, 2024. For example: 19(3) - FAILING TO HAVE APPROPRIATE LIGHTING & PLUMBING CONSIDERED ACCEPTABLE TO THE MINISTER.

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.

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