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THE CHICKING 4U

5680 SPRING GARDEN, HALIFAX · Food Establishment

10 inspections

  1. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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 3.3.3 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must store potentially hazardous foods at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less
  2. Inspection

    6 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.
      • Ensure instructions from pest control operator are followed without fail.
    • 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.
      • Service the prep fridge that was identified at the 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;
      • Deep clean the kitchen and prep area to address the excessive debris build-up in areas including but not limited to the dish area, behind the line, behind the refrigerator units etc. Ensure regular cleaning is conducted to prevent this from happening again.
    • 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 surfaces contaminated by pest droppings.
    • 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 3.3.3 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must store potentially hazardous foods at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius or less
    • 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
      • In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Temperature logs
  3. Inspection

    6 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 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure storage areas are constructed of materials which are durable and easily cleaned. 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.
    • 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.
      • Ensure instructions from pest control operator are followed without fail. Remove decommissioned equipment to prevent pest harborage.
    • 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.
      • Replace/resurface cutting boards with excessive cuts and staining.
    • 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.
      • Service the prep fridge that was identified at the 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;
      • Deep clean the kitchen and prep area to address the excessive debris build-up in areas including but not limited to the dish area, behind the line, behind the refrigerator units etc. Ensure regular cleaning is conducted to prevent this from happening again.
    • 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
      • In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Temperature logs
  4. Inspection

    8 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 2.9 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure storage areas are constructed of materials which are durable and easily cleaned. 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.
    • 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.
      • Ensure instructions from pest control operator are followed without fail. Remove decommissioned equipment to prevent pest harborage.
    • 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.
      • Replace/resurface cutting boards with excessive cuts and staining.
    • 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.
      • Service the prep fridge that was identified at the time of inspection.
    • 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.
      • In accordance with Section 4.2.1 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must demonstrate that a written sanitation program is in place, which: a. Outlines the parameters to be controlled in the food premises to ensure safety of the food product. b. Includes sanitation procedures for equipment, utensils or refrigeration units that impact on food safety, which must specify: i. areas, items of equipment, and utensils to be cleaned; ii. the designated food handler(s) responsible for the cleaning and sanitizing; iii. the chemicals and/or cleaning products (including concentrations) and process to be used; iv. the procedures used; v. the frequency of cleaning and sanitizing; and vi. inspection and monitoring records. c. Documents that the sanitation program is monitored and its effectiveness verified. d. Reflects the level of risk of the food products as determined by the management plan required in Section 3.0 of this Code.
    • 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;
      • Deep clean the kitchen and prep area to address the excessive debris build-up in areas including but not limited to the dish area, behind the line, behind the refrigerator units etc. Ensure regular cleaning is conducted to prevent this from happening again.
    • 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 surfaces contaminated with pest droppings.
    • 37(1) If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must maintain records that demonstrate the quality assurance system used to ensure food safety in the processing or preparation of a food.
      • In accordance with Section 3.1.4 of the Nova Scotia Food Services and Food Retail Code, you must maintain records that demonstrate your Quality Assurance (Management) System, including the following: - Temperature logs
  5. Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 19(1)(a) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following: (a) that the risk of contaminating the food is minimized;
      • Observed rodent droppings on the lower shelf in the side room off the kitchen, some on the floor in the back room and on the floor under the tall, white counter top. Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas where rodent droppings are seen.
    • 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.
      • Observed caulking around 2 compartment sink to have some mould growth and to be dirty. Install new caulking. Observed a piece of raw wood as part of the wall in the side storage room off the kitchen. Paint wood so it is smooth and 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;
      • The following requires cleaning:Observed an accumulation of food debris in there area where cutting boards are being stored. Clean area.
  7. Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 19(1)(a) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following: (a) that the risk of contaminating the food is minimized;
      • Observed rodent droppings on the lower shelf in the side room off the kitchen, some on the floor in the back room and on the floor under the tall, white counter top. Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas where rodent droppings are seen.
    • 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;
      • Observed no paper towel dispenser at the hand wash station. Provide paper towel dispenser and place paper towel in the dispenser.
    • 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.
      • Observed raw wood around the door frame of the entry way to the kitchen. Paint raw wood so it is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed caulking around 2 compartment sink to have some mould growth and to be dirty. Install new caulking. Observed a piece of raw wood as part of the wall in the side storage room off the kitchen. Paint wood so it is smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 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.
      • Observed a prep fridge across from cooking equipment to have a temp of 10C. Repair fridge so it is maintaining a temp f 4C or lower. Do not store any hazardous foods in this fridge until it can maintain a temperature of 4C or lower.
    • 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 following requires cleaning:Observed an accumulation of food debris in there area where cutting boards are being stored. Clean area.
    • 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.
      • Observed sanitizer bottle not labelled. Label sanitizer bottle so every employee is aware what is in the bottle.
    • 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.
      • Observed hazardous foods being stored above 4C for longer than 2 hours. Hazardous foods were discarded at this time.
  8. Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 19(1)(a) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following: (a) that the risk of contaminating the food is minimized;
      • Observed rodent droppings on the lower shelf in the side room off the kitchen, some on the floor in the back room and on the floor under the tall, white counter top. Thoroughly clean and sanitize lower shelf and clean floor.
    • 19(1)(b) A food establishment must be located, designed, constructed and maintained to ensure all of the following:  (b) that operations are carried out in an area of the food establishment that is sanitized and appropriate to the operation;
      • In accordance with Section 2.3 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must keep all floors, walls and ceilings in food preparation, processing and storage areas in good repair. Observed a tile in the ceiling in the back storage food to have a hole in it. Replace ceiling tile. Observed some tiles missing on the wall near the sliding, double door fridge. Replace tiles.
    • 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.
      • Observed harbourage in the side room off the kitchen. Harbourage prevents proper cleaning from taking place and can act as shelter for pests such as rodents. Remove all harbourage from the staff room.
    • 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;
      • Observed no paper towel dispenser at the hand wash station. Provide paper towel dispenser and place paper towel in the dispenser.
    • 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.
      • Observed raw wood around the door frame of the entry way to the kitchen. Paint raw wood so it is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed caulking around 2 compartment sink to have some mould growth and to be dirty. Install new caulking. Observed a piece of raw wood as part of the wall in the side storage room off the kitchen. Paint wood so it is smooth and easily cleanable.
    • 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.
      • Observed hazardous foods being stored at a temp above 4C. Food was moved to another fridge that was maintaining the temp of 4C or lower at this time.
    • 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 following requires cleaning: Observed sliding, double door fridge not being maintained in a clean condition. Clean fridge. Observed an accumulation of food debris in there area where cutting boards are being stored. Clean area. Observed an accumulation of debris on top of the back of the deep fryers. Clean the back of the deep fryers. Observed back storage room off the hallway not being maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Clean back room. Observed white wall behind the 2 compartment sink to be dirty. Clean wall.
    • 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.
      • Observed sanitizer bottle not labelled. Label sanitizer bottle so every employee is aware what is in the bottle.
    • 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.
      • Observed a prep fridge across from cooking equipment to have a temp of 10C. Repair fridge so it is maintaining a temp f 4C or lower. Do not store any hazardous foods in this fridge until it can maintain a temperature of 4C or lower.
  9. Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. 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;
      • Observed exposed wood being used for shelves. Paint/seal these shelves so the shelves are easy to clean. Observed some tiles missing on part of the wall near the double door fridge. Replace missing tiles so the wall is easy to clean.
    • 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.
      • Observed rodent droppings in the back room and on some shelves in the back room. Thoroughly clean and sanitize areas where rodent droppings are seen.
    • 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.
      • Observed prep fridge not maintaining temp of 4C or lower. Repair fridge so it is maintaining temp of 4C or lower. Do not store any hazardous foods in this fridge until it is repaired and maintaining a temp of 4C or lower.
    • 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.
      • Observed food be held at 4C or higher. Food was moved to another fridge that was maintaining a temp of 4C or lower.