Ahmet's Your Independent Grocer
791 Route 776, Grand Manan NB E5G 3C4 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Ahmet's Your Independent Grocer has been inspected 6 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since March 26, 2024. The most recent inspection, on April 9, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
None of the 6 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food source, labelling and allergens and Food temperature control.
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.
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 7 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2026. For example:
Cleaning and Sanitizing
Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk
Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2026. For example:
Acceptable Containers and Labeling
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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on September 26, 2024. For example:
Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
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 once on October 21, 2025. For example:
Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on April 9, 2026. For example:
Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
About this data
These results come from New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch), 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.
6 inspections
- Routine Inspection
4 infractions
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Any prepared potentially hazardous foods wrapped in packages or stored in containers shall be labeled with the date of preparation.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Shelves shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
- Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
- Water (Quality and Quantity)
- If there is a water treatment system on-site, it shall be in proper working order and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Routine Inspection
3 infractions
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Shelves shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- Staff must be able to demonstrate proper use of sanitizers and method for testing the solution.
- Other Infractions/Hazards
- Other conditions which needs consideration (ex: clutter, unused equipment, etc.).
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Shelves shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Routine Inspection
8 infractions
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Any prepared potentially hazardous foods wrapped in packages or stored in containers shall be labeled with the date of preparation.
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Foods must be properly labeled with the item name.
- Manual Dishwashing
- Sanitizer concentration shall be verified daily to ensure that effective sanitizing is occurring.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Floors, walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Shelves shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Licence
- The latest copy of the current food inspection report shall be displayed so that customers can easily read the report.
- Other Infractions/Hazards
- Food that is unfit for human consumption by reason of disease, adulteration, impurity or other cause shall not be offered for sale.
- Other Infractions/Hazards
- Other conditions which needs consideration (ex: clutter, unused equipment, etc.).
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Routine Inspection
5 infractions
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Any prepared potentially hazardous foods wrapped in packages or stored in containers shall be labeled with the date of preparation.
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
- Foods shall be stored in a manner to prevent cross contamination (e.g. no raw above cooked, not directly on floor).
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Washrooms shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Walls (Construction and Maintenance)
- Walls shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Routine Inspection
3 infractions
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
- Refrigerators shall be of impervious material and of sound and tight construction and kept in good repair.
- Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
- Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
- Lighting
- Light fixtures where food can be contaminated shall be properly covered and/or shatter proof.
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
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