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Salt Yard Social

1549 LOWER WATER, HALIFAX · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

Salt Yard Social has been inspected 7 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since August 12, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 2, 2026, recorded 5 infractions.

2 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 5 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Protecting food from contamination and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2026. For example: 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;

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2025. For example: 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;

  • 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 2, 2026. For example: 23(2)(b) Equipment used to cook, heat-treat, cool, store, display or freeze food must be designed to (b) control temperature, humidity, air flow and any other condition that is likely to have a detrimental effect on food safety.

  • 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 2 times on October 2, 2026. For example: 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.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 18, 2025. For example: 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;

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

    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.
      • Fill the following gaps/holes to prevent entry and movement of pests: in the walls around plumbing (e.g. sinks) and at the bottom of the walk-in cooler door.
    • 23(2)(b) Equipment used to cook, heat-treat, cool, store, display or freeze food must be designed to (b) control temperature, humidity, air flow and any other condition that is likely to have a detrimental effect on food safety.
      • Discontinue use of the upper pizza prep cooler. Contact a refrigeration technician to service the upper pizza prep cooler so that the temperature is maintained at 4 degrees Celsius 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;
      • Discard ice in the machine machine. Clean and sanitize the interior surfaces of the ice machine to remove black build-up.
    • 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 sanitize the following areas affected by rodent droppings: at floor/wall junctions throughout the kitchen, storage areas, and walk-in cooler.
    • 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.
      • Room Temperature Holding: a. Potentially hazardous foods that are intended for immediate consumption may be displayed or held for service above 4°C and below 60°C for no more than two hours, before which time they must be used, refrigerated, or frozen. b. Potentially hazardous foods intended for immediate consumption and displayed or held for service at room temperature for more than two hours must be consumed within four hours from the time they were removed from temperature control or discarded. c. Potentially hazardous foods that are intended for immediate consumption may be displayed or held for service above 4°C and below 60°C for no more than four hours, after which they must be discarded. d. The foods referred to in subsections (a) and (b) above must be marked with the time at which they were removed from temperature control. e. Subsection (b) above does not apply to foods that are processed to be consumed raw such as raw beef intended for steak tartare, raw fish and shellfish intended for sushi, and raw eggs or raw eggs preparations such as dressings.
  2. Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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 caulking around bar sink and re-caulk.
  4. Inspection

    4 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 caulking around bar sink and re-caulk.
    • 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;
      • Cleaning is required of kitchen area.
    • 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;
      • Clean and sanitize interior surfaces of large ice machine.
    • 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.
      • Develop a written cleaning schedule for ice machines.
  5. Inspection

    3 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;
      • Clean and sanitize interior surfaces of large ice machine.
    • 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 hand sink in bar area.
    • 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;
      • General cleaning is required of kitchen area.
  6. Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 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.
      • Discontinue storing in-use utensils (e.g. pizza slicers) in room temperature water. Acceptable methods for storing in-use utensils include (i) in a dipper well, (ii) in a clean container in a refrigerator or freezer, (iii) in a hot holding unit in water held above 60 degrees Celsius, or (iv) wiped with a cloth or paper towel soaked with a food grade surface sanitizer and then stored in a clean container; wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils and containers every 4 hours.
    • 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.
      • Ice scoop observed stored directly in the beverage ice in the bar. Store ice scoop in a manner that does not contaminate the ice (e.g. clean container).
    • 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.
      • Mold build-up observed on the internal surfaces of the ice machine in the bar. Discard ice and clean and sanitize the ice machine according to the manufacturers instructions.
    • 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;
      • Paper towel dispenser at the server hand wash station outside the dish washing area observed empty; restocked at time of 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;
      • Low-temperature glass washer in the bar measured 0ppm iodine sanitizer. Discontinue use of the glass washer and have it repaired by a service technician. Iodine sanitizer must measure 12.5-25ppm. Empty bottle of detergent restocked at time of inspection.
    • 29(3) A food establishment must provide facilities and equipment to implement the maintenance, cleaning and sanitation program and must identify in their program the cleaning and sanitizing agents used in the food establishment, including their concentration and uses.
      • Several chemical spray bottles observed with no labels. Chemicals removed from original containers must be clearly labelled to identify contents. Chemical spray bottles were labelled at time of inspection.
    • 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.
      • Toppings/garnishes observed stored in containers sitting on top of ice. When ice is being used as a means of temperature control, the ice must surround the containers of potentially hazardous food. Additional ice added to surround toppings/garnish containers.

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