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Restaurant inspections in Amherst

Health inspection results for restaurants and other food premises in Amherst, published by Nova Scotia public health and gathered here in one searchable place.

Passed latest inspection

66%

  • No serious issues in last two inspections · 41
  • Passed latest, serious issue on the visit before · 16
  • High risk (latest inspection failed) · 30
  • No recent inspection · 0
87
Facilities tracked
203
Inspections on record
30
High-risk premises
Oct 14, 2026
Latest inspection

Amherst at a glance

Of the 87 facilities in Amherst with an inspection on record, 66% passed their most recent inspection and 30 had higher-risk findings or a failing result at their latest visit. Inspectors have recorded 203 inspections here, averaging 1.1 infractions per inspection. That is below the Nova Scotia-wide pass rate of 81%.

What gets inspected in Amherst:

  • Restaurants & Food: 87

Recent violations in Amherst

Facilities whose most recent inspection, within the last two years, found the most infractions.

Spotless records in Amherst

Facilities with no infractions across at least two inspections, most recently inspected within the last two years.

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Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants and food premises are inspected in Amherst?
We track 87 facilities in Amherst, with 203 inspections on record from Nova Scotia public health.
Who inspects restaurants in Amherst?
Food premises in Amherst are inspected by Nova Scotia public health. Inspectors visit routinely and after complaints, and the results are published for the public — we collect them here so you can search them by name or address.
How do I check a specific restaurant in Amherst?
Open any facility in the lists on this page, or search by name on the map, to see its latest result, the infractions found, and its full inspection history.