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VESSEL MEATS INC.

6 PRIMROSE, DARTMOUTH · Food Establishment

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Inspection summary

VESSEL MEATS INC. has been inspected 5 times by Nova Scotia Environment and Climate Change (Food Safety Program) since December 9, 2025. The most recent inspection, on March 4, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Chemicals and toxic substances and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Cleaning products, sanitizers and pesticides must be labelled and stored away from food and food-contact surfaces. Inspectors flag chemicals that could end up in food, as well as pest treatments applied without proper supervision.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 8, 2026. For example: 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;

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 23, 2025. For example: 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;

  • 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 These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.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 11, 2025. For example: 36 If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must have procedures in place for when a deviation or defect that could affect food safety occurs in their quality assurance 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.

5 inspections

  1. Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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;
      • Repair (resurface and paint) or replace the rusty shelving racks and table carts throughout the food premises (raw and RTE areas) with storage equipment constructed of finishes which are smooth, impermeable, and washable. 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.
  3. Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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;
      • Flooring requires maintenance in various areas of the food establishment where there's obvious wear and tear, with particular attention to the raw meat area. Resurface flooring with materials that are durable, impervious to moisture, easily cleanable, and non-slip. 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. In accordance with Section 2.4.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all floors are kept clean and in good repair.
    • 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;
      • Repair (resurface and paint) or replace the rusty shelving racks and table carts throughout the food premises (raw and RTE areas) with storage equipment constructed of finishes which are smooth, impermeable, and washable. 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.
  4. Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 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;
      • Flooring requires maintenance in various areas of the food establishment where there's obvious wear and tear, with particular attention to the raw meat area. Resurface flooring with materials that are durable, impervious to moisture, easily cleanable, and non-slip. 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. In accordance with Section 2.4.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all floors are kept clean and in good repair.
    • 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;
      • Repair (resurface and paint) or replace the rusty shelving racks and table carts throughout the food premises (raw and RTE areas) with storage equipment constructed of finishes which are smooth, impermeable, and washable. 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.
    • 36 If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must have procedures in place for when a deviation or defect that could affect food safety occurs in their quality assurance program.
      • A defect/deviation from your Quality Assurance (Management) System has been identified that could affect food safety. In accordance with Section 36 of the Food Safety Regulations, you must provide the following to the Department: policies and procedures with respect to traffic flow controls to avoid cross-over from the raw meat production area to RTE area, and prevent potential cross-contamination of food contact surfaces and foods.
  5. Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 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;
      • Flooring requires maintenance in various areas of the food establishment where there's obvious wear and tear, with particular attention to the raw meat area. Resurface flooring with materials that are durable, impervious to moisture, easily cleanable, and non-slip. 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. In accordance with Section 2.4.2 of the NS Food Retail and Food Services Code, you must ensure all floors are kept clean and in good repair.
    • 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;
      • Repair (resurface and paint) or replace the rusty shelving racks and table carts throughout the food premises (raw and RTE areas) with storage equipment constructed of finishes which are smooth, impermeable, and washable. 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.
    • 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;
      • Cleaning required: accumulation of dust bunnies in the ventilation grille located in the staff washroom. 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.
    • 36 If directed by an inspector, a food establishment must have procedures in place for when a deviation or defect that could affect food safety occurs in their quality assurance program.
      • A defect/deviation from your Quality Assurance (Management) System has been identified that could affect food safety. In accordance with Section 36 of the Food Safety Regulations, you must provide the following to the Department: policies and procedures with respect to traffic flow controls to avoid cross-over from the raw meat production area to RTE area, and prevent potential cross-contamination of food contact surfaces and foods.
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