ST. JOSEPHS CHILDRENS CENTRE (DUKE TOWER)

5251 DUKE, HALIFAX · Food Establishment

7 inspections

1. InspectionFeb 25, 2026

   0 infractions

2. InspectionFeb 17, 2026

   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;
     • Rodent droppings noted on the food dry storage shelving, on the floor around the stove, in pots cupboard, beneath the sink, and on the countertop behind the fresh fruit. Until the larger issue with rodents in the facility is dealt with, thoroughly clean and sanitize the kitchen regularly to prevent food from being contaminated with rodent droppings. Food contact surfaces, such as counter tops, must be cleaned and sanitized each day before food preparation begins.
3. InspectionFeb 12, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 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;
     • The food contact surface sanitizer spray bottle on site was broken and empty. Replace the spray bottle with a new, labelled spray bottle. To prepare a food contact surface sanitizer, mix 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) household, unscented chlorine bleach with 1 litre (1 qt) water. Prepare this solution regularly through the week to ensure that the concentration of active ingredient is sufficient.
   • 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;
     • Rodent droppings noted on the food dry storage shelving, on the floor around the stove, in pots cupboard, beneath the sink, and on the countertop behind the fresh fruit. Until the larger issue with rodents in the facility is dealt with, thoroughly clean and sanitize the kitchen regularly to prevent food from being contaminated with rodent droppings. Food contact surfaces, such as counter tops, must be cleaned and sanitized each day before food preparation begins.
4. InspectionJan 16, 2026

   2 infractions

   • 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;
     • The food contact surface sanitizer spray bottle on site was broken and empty. Replace the spray bottle with a new, labelled spray bottle. To prepare a food contact surface sanitizer, mix 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) household, unscented chlorine bleach with 1 litre (1 qt) water. Prepare this solution regularly through the week to ensure that the concentration of active ingredient is sufficient.
   • 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;
     • Rodent droppings noted on the food dry storage shelving, on the floor around the stove, in pots cupboard, beneath the sink, and on the countertop behind the fresh fruit. Until the larger issue with rodents in the facility is dealt with, thoroughly clean and sanitize the kitchen regularly to prevent food from being contaminated with rodent droppings. Food contact surfaces, such as counter tops, must be cleaned and sanitized each day before food preparation begins.
5. InspectionMay 28, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 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;
     • The mechanical dishwasher does not have a supply of cleaning chemicals attached to it. The dishwasher may be used to sanitize dishware that is manually washed and rinsed. These dishes must be washed and rinsed in the kitchen. Do not wash dishware in the classrooms.
6. InspectionApr 30, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 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;
     • No food contact surface sanitizer was available in the kitchen during the 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;
     • The kitchen floors, walls, cupboards, shelves, and countertops require cleaning.
   • 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;
     • The mechanical dishwasher does not have a supply of cleaning chemicals attached to it. The dishwasher may be used to sanitize dishware that is manually washed and rinsed. These dishes must be washed and rinsed in the kitchen. Do not wash dishware in the classrooms.
   • 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;
     • The woodgrain dry storage shelving is contaminated with rodent droppings. Thoroughly clean and sanitize this shelving.
7. InspectionApr 23, 2024

   0 infractions