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TIM HORTONS

4 KING, WINDSOR · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

TIM HORTONS has been inspected 7 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since October 31, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 29, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2026. For example: 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 3, 2024. For example: 37(1) - FAILING TO MAKE RECORDS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM AVAILABLE TO INSPECTOR.

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on December 5, 2025. For example: 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.

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

    2 infractions

    • 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
      • Backflow prevention required for the ice machine drain line.
    • 19(3) A food establishment must have lighting, ventilation, heating, refrigeration and plumbing that is appropriate to the specific activities of the food establishment and that is considered acceptable by the Minister.
      • Lighting level in the walk-in freezer measured is too low. Increase lighting to a minimum 110 lux.
  2. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Cart is deteriorated and not suitable for food preparation.
  3. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Clean top & bottom racks in walk-in cooler. Cart is deteriorated and not suitable for food preparation.
    • 33(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SO FOOD DOES NOT DETERIORATE OR BECOME INEDIBLE OR UNSAFE.
      • Refrigerated sandwich prep. table not holding <= 4C in most areas on top. No air flow noted from vents on top. Have unit serviced / adjusted and holding <=4C /40F in all areas before reuse. Operator will manage issue using ice to support refrigeration as a temporary measure.
  4. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & SANITATION PROGRAM.
      • Keep front & rear handwash sinks fully accessible (corrected during inspection). Clean & sanitize staff and male public washroom. Adopt a frequent schedule that maintains a sanitary condition. Clean tops of equipment and under counter fridge at drive through.
    • 33(1) - OPERATOR FAILING TO CONTROL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD SO FOOD DOES NOT DETERIORATE OR BECOME INEDIBLE OR UNSAFE.
      • Refrigerated sandwich prep. table not holding <= 4C in most areas on top. No air flow noted from vents on top. Have unit serviced / adjusted and holding <=4C /40F in all areas before reuse. Operator will manage issue using ice to support refrigeration as a temporary measure. Small amount of food discarded by operator.
  5. Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM
      • Cleaning required of walk-in cooler low rack, under equipment and storage areas out back, top of equipment in front. Secure staff washroom faucet, and faucet at drive through. Correct function of light fixture in front. Replace bottom of cabinet where deteriorated and uncleanable under front counter oven.
    • 37(1) - FAILING TO MAKE RECORDS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM AVAILABLE TO INSPECTOR.
      • Have temperature logs for walk-in cooler available and ensure >= 3 months of all records available to inspector for audits.
  7. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 29(2)(a) - INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & SANITATION PROGRAM
      • Cleaning required of walk-in cooler floors and low racks, under all equipment and storage areas out back, top of equipment in front, & low areas by countertop oven. Secure staff washroom toilet and faucet and faucet at drive through. Correct function of light fixture in front and in freezer. Replace bottom of cabinet where deteriorated and uncleanable under front counter oven. Repair / replace compost bin with cover removed. Remove expired AHP sanitizer product for disposal.
    • 37(1) - FAILING TO MAKE RECORDS OF QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM AVAILABLE TO INSPECTOR.
      • Have temperature logs for walk-in cooler available and ensure >= 3 months of all records available to inspector for audits.

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