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SCOTIA PHARMACY

2131 GOTTINGEN, HALIFAX · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

SCOTIA PHARMACY has been inspected 4 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since January 3, 2025. The most recent inspection, on May 6, 2025, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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: Pests.

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.

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 10, 2025. 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.

  • 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 once on February 10, 2025. For example: 16(1) An operator must comply with all reasonable directions given by an inspector under the Act and these regulations.

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.

4 inspections

  1. Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 16(1) An operator must comply with all reasonable directions given by an inspector under the Act and these regulations.
      • Refer to previous and current inspection reports for details
    • 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 2.17 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure exterior openings are protected against the entry of pests.Address issues identified by certified pest control company / operator. Pest proof facility and seal all points of entry.
  3. 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 4.3.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must immediately treat the presence of pests by inspecting and discarding any adulterated food. Gnawed pre-packaged food (Mr. Noodle) observed to be displayed on shelf. This was removed and disposed of on site.
    • 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 2.17 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure exterior openings are protected against the entry of pests. Address issues identified by certified pest control company / operator. Pest proof facility and seal all points of entry.
    • 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;
      • Observed rodent droppings on floor throughout the facility, along and between isles, along walls, and on sales floor shelving. Cleaning required for: sales floor food shelving and facility floors. Ensure hard to reach areas contaminated with rodent droppings throughout facility are properly cleaned. Have pest control in asap. Provide pest control records. In accordance with Section 4.3.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure:a. Pest control devices that are used are designed and located to effectively control the presence of pests in a food premises.b. d. Eradication of uncontrolled pests is carried out by a certified pest control operator utilizing approved chemicals and methods.
  4. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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;
      • Observed several gnawed pre-packaged food items (Mr. Noodle, etc.) in waste receptacle. Observed rodent droppings on floor throughout the facility, along and between isles, along walls, and on sales floor shelving. Cleaning required for: sales floor food shelving and facility floors. Ensure hard to reach areas contaminated with rodent droppings throughout facility are properly cleaned. Have pest control in asap. Provide pest control records. In accordance with Section 4.3.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure:a. Pest control devices that are used are designed and located to effectively control the presence of pests in a food premises.b. d. Eradication of uncontrolled pests is carried out by a certified pest control operator utilizing approved chemicals and methods.
    • 39(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), (3) and (4) an operator must not permit any live animal to be in a food establishment.
      • Observed a pet dog inside the food establishment during inspection. An operator must not permit any live animal to be in a food establishment.

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