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Restaurant inspections in Halifax

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

Passed latest inspection

73%

  • No serious issues in last two inspections · 470
  • Passed latest, serious issue on the visit before · 421
  • High risk (latest inspection failed) · 332
  • No recent inspection · 0
1,223
Facilities tracked
4,869
Inspections on record
332
High-risk premises
Oct 16, 2026
Latest inspection

Halifax at a glance

Of the 1,223 facilities in Halifax with an inspection on record, 73% passed their most recent inspection and 332 had higher-risk findings or a failing result at their latest visit. Inspectors have recorded 4,869 inspections here, averaging 1.9 infractions per inspection. That is below the Nova Scotia-wide pass rate of 81%.

What gets inspected in Halifax:

  • Restaurants & Food: 1,223

Recent violations in Halifax

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

Spotless records in Halifax

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

Recently inspected in Halifax

All facilities in Halifax

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Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants and food premises are inspected in Halifax?
We track 1,223 facilities in Halifax, with 4,869 inspections on record from Nova Scotia public health.
Who inspects restaurants in Halifax?
Food premises in Halifax 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 Halifax?
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.