SZECHUAN RESTAURANT
950 BEDFORD, BEDFORD · Food Establishment
13 inspections
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2 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;
- In accordance with Section 3.5 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep raw foods stored separate from and below ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs were stored on top shelve over vegetables.
- 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.
- In accordance with Section 3.3.2 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must thaw foods appropriately. Raw meats thawing at room temperature under two hours were returned to a fridge unit that was maintaining 4C.
- 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;
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3 infractions
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 2.14 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide at least one hand washing station in each food preparation area. Each hand wash station must be stored with liquid hand soap and single use paper towel.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 3.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must store foods in food grade containers (plastic or glass) only. Store foods in good grade containers which have proper coverings.
- 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;
- A mechanical dishwasher using a chlorine sanitizer is required to meet the following perameters:100ppm. Dishwasher requires maintenance to ensure proper chemical sanitizing. Manual sanitizing of glassware is required until the dishwasher fixed.
- 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;
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2 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;
- In accordance with Section 3.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must store foods in food grade containers (plastic or glass) only. Store foods in good grade containers which have proper coverings.
- 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;
- A mechanical dishwasher using a chlorine sanitizer is required to meet the following perameters:100ppm. Dishwasher requires maintenance to ensure proper chemical sanitizing. Manual sanitizing of glassware is required until the dishwasher fixed.
- 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;
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9 infractions
- 19(1)(d) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
that the design and layout allow for the movement of food and personnel in a way that prevents contamination;
- In accordance with Section 2.4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure floors in dry areas are a) durable, impervious, easily cleanable, and non-slip; and b) have coved floor-to-wall joints. Ensure carpet is resurfaced in the dry storage area with approved materials.
- 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;
- Ensure the ice scoop is stored in a container and not directly stored inside of the ice machine.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must: store all food and food items a minimum of 15 cm (6 in.) off the floor on racks, shelves or pallets; store all food and food items a minimum of 5 cm (2 in.) from the walls. Do not store any food products in bins directly on the floor.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 3.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must store foods in food grade containers (plastic or glass) only. Store foods in good grade containers which have proper coverings.
- 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
- Do not use cloth materials under cutting boards. Use materials that can be easily cleanable. Cloth materials are absorbent and can hold bacteria.
- 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;
- A mechanical dishwasher using a chlorine sanitizer is required to meet the following perameters:100ppm. Dishwasher requires maintenance to ensure proper chemical sanitizing. Manual sanitizing of glassware is required until the dishwasher fixed.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 4.2.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency that will prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Cleaning required of the whole kitchen such as floors, shelving units and food grade containers.
- 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 all areas affected by dead fruit flies. Dead fruit flies were found on shelving units and food grade bins.
- 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 all areas affected by mice. Mice droppings were found on shelving units in the kitchen and on the floor in the dry storage area.
- 19(1)(d) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
that the design and layout allow for the movement of food and personnel in a way that prevents contamination;
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10 infractions
- 19(1)(d) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
that the design and layout allow for the movement of food and personnel in a way that prevents contamination;
- In accordance with Section 2.4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure floors in dry areas are a) durable, impervious, easily cleanable, and non-slip; and b) have coved floor-to-wall joints. Ensure carpet is resurfaced in the dry storage area with approved materials.
- 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;
- Ensure the ice scoop is stored in a container and not directly stored inside of the ice machine.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must: store all food and food items a minimum of 15 cm (6 in.) off the floor on racks, shelves or pallets; store all food and food items a minimum of 5 cm (2 in.) from the walls. Do not store any food products in bins directly on the floor.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 3.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must store foods in food grade containers (plastic or glass) only. Store foods in good grade containers which have proper coverings.
- 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
- Do not use cloth materials under cutting boards. Use materials that can be easily cleanable. Cloth materials are absorbent and can hold bacteria.
- 28(1) An operator must successfully complete a food hygiene training program and provide proof of this to the Administrator upon request.
- In accordance with Section 6.3.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must provide verification of completion of a valid, recognized food hygiene course to the Department.
- 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;
- A mechanical dishwasher using a chlorine sanitizer is required to meet the following perameters:100ppm. Dishwasher requires maintenance to ensure proper chemical sanitizing. Manual sanitizing of glassware is required until the dishwasher fixed.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 4.2.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be cleaned at a frequency that will prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Cleaning required of the whole kitchen such as floors, shelving units and food grade containers.
- 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 all areas affected by dead fruit flies. Dead fruit flies were found on shelving units and food grade bins.
- 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 all areas affected by mice. Mice droppings were found on shelving units in the kitchen and on the floor in the dry storage area.
- 19(1)(d) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
that the design and layout allow for the movement of food and personnel in a way that prevents contamination;
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0 infractions
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1 infraction
- 49(2)(a) Before being placed in the dry storage room or designated area, opened packages of food ingredients and food packaging materials must be
(a) transferred to clean, suitably covered containers or be sealed and securely closed; and
- Obtain fitted covers/lids for food/ingredient storage containers.
- 49(2)(a) Before being placed in the dry storage room or designated area, opened packages of food ingredients and food packaging materials must be
(a) transferred to clean, suitably covered containers or be sealed and securely closed; and
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5 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 cardboard and paper towel lining shelving. Cardboard and paper towel are not durable and easily cleanable materials and are not to be used in place of 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;
- Food debris observed on the interior of the reach-in cooler next to the hand wash sink and on the brown wooden table across from the hand wash sink. Clean and sanitize soiled surfaces; these surfaces require more frequent 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;
- Grease and dust build-up observed on the ceiling around the cooking equipment. Debris build-up observed on the floor along the wall junctions and under equipment. Thoroughly clean and sanitize walls and ceiling around the cooking equipment and the floors throughout the kitchen.
- 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;
- Mold build-up observed on interior surfaces of the ice machine. Discard ice, then clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine according to the manufacturers instructions.
- 49(2)(a) Before being placed in the dry storage room or designated area, opened packages of food ingredients and food packaging materials must be
(a) transferred to clean, suitably covered containers or be sealed and securely closed; and
- Bulk food ingredients observed stored in bags or open containers with no covers/lids. Obtain containers with fitted covers/lids to store food in to protect from pests/contamination.
- 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;
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14 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 cardboard and paper towel lining shelving. Cardboard and paper towel are not durable and easily cleanable materials and are not to be used in place of cleaning.
- 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;
- Damaged floor tiles observed under the cookline by the fryer. Repair or replace floor under the cookline so that surfaces can be properly cleaned.
- 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;
- Hand wash sink observed blocked by a bowl on raw meat and a roll of plastic wrap. Hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times and not be used for any other purpose other than hand washing. Bowl and plastic wrap moved at time of inspection.
- 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;
- No hand soap available at the kitchen hand wash sink. Hand soap restocked at time of inspection.
- 23(1)(b) All equipment and utensils used to process, prepare, store, serve, sell or display food must be designed, constructed, installed and maintained to
(b) allow adequate cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance.
- Cutting boards observed with excessive gashes and staining on cutting boards. Replace worn cutting boards as they are no longer easily cleanable.
- 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;
- Excessive grease and debris build-up observed on the exterior surfaces of the propane stove. Clean grease and debris from the propane stove.
- 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;
- Food debris observed on the interior of the reach-in cooler next to the hand wash sink, on the black shelving by the hot water heater, on the brown wooden table across from the hand wash sink, on the exterior surfaces of the crock pot (sweet and sour sauce), on the onion storage bins, and the on the bottom shelf across from the cookline. Clean and sanitize soiled surfaces.
- 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;
- Grease and dust build-up observed on the walls and ceiling around the cooking equipment. Debris build-up observed on the floor along the wall junctions and equipment. Thoroughly clean and sanitize walls and ceiling around the cooking equipment and the floors throughout the kitchen.
- 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;
- Mold build-up observed on interior surfaces of the ice machine. Discard ice, then clean and sanitize the interior of ice machine according to the manufacturers instructions.
- 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.
- Bags of potatoes observed stored directly on the floor by the hand wash sink. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor to protect from contamination. Bags of potatoes moved to a shelf at time of inspection.
- 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.
- Bowl of raw meat observed stored above open pot of plum sauce in the reach-in cooler. Raw meat must be stored below or separate from ready-to-eat foods to protect from contamination. Bowl of raw meat moved at time of inspection.
- 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.
- Buckets of sauce observed stored on the floor in front of the cookline. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor to protect from contamination. Buckets of sauce moved at time of inspection.
- 46 An operator must not sell, offer for sale, supply, prepare, process, package, display, serve, dispense or store food that is contaminated or adulterated.
- Rice observed stored in a bucket that was previously used for sodium hydroxide solution. Food must be stored in food grade containers/packaging. Do not store food in containers that were previously used for chemicals. Rice was discarded at time of inspection.
- 49(2)(a) Before being placed in the dry storage room or designated area, opened packages of food ingredients and food packaging materials must be
(a) transferred to clean, suitably covered containers or be sealed and securely closed; and
- Bulk food ingredients observed stored in bags or open containers with no covers/lids. Obtain containers with covers/lids to store food in.
- 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;
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1 infraction
- 19(1)(d) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
that the design and layout allow for the movement of food and personnel in a way that prevents contamination;
- In accordance with Section 2.4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure floors in dry areas are a) durable, impervious, easily cleanable, and non-slip; and b) have coved floor-to-wall joints Ensure carpet is resurfaced in the dry storage area with approved materials.
- 19(1)(d) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
that the design and layout allow for the movement of food and personnel in a way that prevents contamination;
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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;
- In accordance with Section 4.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all surfaces such as floors, walls and ceilings are cleaned at a frequency that will prevent accumulation of dust, dirt and debris. Ensure the kitchen and dry storage area has a thorough cleaning.
- 19(1)(d) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
that the design and layout allow for the movement of food and personnel in a way that prevents contamination;
- In accordance with Section 2.4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure floors in dry areas are a) durable, impervious, easily cleanable, and non-slip; and b) have coved floor-to-wall joints Ensure carpet is resurfaced in the dry storage area with approved materials.
- 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. Ensure the door sweep on the screen door is replaced and the screen covering.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 3.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must store foods in food grade containers (plastic or glass) only. Ensure dry good products are stored in food grade containers with proper coverings.
- 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;
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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;
- In accordance with Section 4.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all surfaces such as floors, walls and ceilings are cleaned at a frequency that will prevent accumulation of dust, dirt and debris. Ensure the kitchen and dry storage area has a thorough cleaning.
- 19(1)(d) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:
that the design and layout allow for the movement of food and personnel in a way that prevents contamination;
- In accordance with Section 2.4.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure floors in dry areas are a) durable, impervious, easily cleanable, and non-slip; and b) have coved floor-to-wall joints Ensure carpet is resurfaced in the dry storage area with approved materials.
- 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. Ensure the door sweep on the screen door is replaced.
- 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;
- In accordance with Section 3.6 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must store foods in food grade containers (plastic or glass) only. Ensure dry good products are stored in food grade containers with proper coverings.
- 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;