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Casa Latina Restaurant

640 Manawagonish Rd, Saint John NB E2M 4P5 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Casa Latina Restaurant has been inspected 12 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since February 15, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 16, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

4 of 12 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 14 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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 15 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 12, 2026. For example: Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)

  • 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 10 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2026. For example: Cleaning and Sanitizing

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 2025. For example: Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on March 12, 2026. For example: Rodent and Insect Control

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 21, 2025. For example: Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation 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.

12 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Dry Storage
      • Foods shall be stored in a manner to prevent cross contamination (stored in impervious containers once opened, scoops kept out of bins, not directly on floor).
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
  2. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Wiping cloths used for wiping food spills on food contact surfaces shall not be used for other purposes such as wiping raw foods and shall be routinely cleaned and when not in use kept in separate sanitizing solution which is maintained at an appropriate concentration.
    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
    • Rodent and Insect Control
      • There shall not be any signs of insects and/or rodents.
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    7 infractions

    • Frozen Storage
      • Freezers shall be kept in good repair, defrosted regularly, and kept clean.
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Temperatures shall be recorded at least 2 times daily at acceptable intervals during operation and logs shall be easily accessible for review by inspectors.
    • Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be in proper working order. For food premises that have a mechanical dishwasher that is broken and choose to use the 3-step manual method, the food premises would be in non-compliance with Section 7.1 B if the food premises is not able to or cannot achieve proper cleaning and sanitizing using the manual method.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • If a high temperature dishwasher is used, the sanitizing water temperature shall reach 82°C (180°F).
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Sanitizer solution shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the label (recommended strength and contact time).
    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be designed to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitation.
  5. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Routine Inspection

    7 infractions

    • Storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods
      • All potentially hazardous foods shall be stored at or below 4°C (40°F) or at or above 60°C (140°F).
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Thermometers shall be in all refrigerated areas.
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Temperatures shall be recorded at least 2 times daily at acceptable intervals during operation and logs shall be easily accessible for review by inspectors.
    • Holding Methods
      • Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 4°C (40°F) or less or at 60°C (140°F) or above until served.
    • Re-heating Methods
      • The appropriate equipment must be used for the re-heating of food.
    • Re-heating Methods
      • Potentially hazardous foods that have been cooked and then cooled to 4°C (40°F) shall be reheated within 2 hours to at least 74°C (165°F) for 15 seconds.
  7. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
    • Food Contact Surfaces
      • Food contact surfaces, equipment and utensils shall be maintained such that they function in the manner intended and can be easily cleaned and sanitized (e.g. scratched and scored cutting boards/utensils).
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Sanitizer solution shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the label (recommended strength and contact time).
  8. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. Routine Inspection

    12 infractions

    • Storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods
      • All potentially hazardous foods shall be stored at or below 4°C (40°F) or at or above 60°C (140°F).
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Thermometers shall be in all refrigerated areas.
    • Thawing Methods
      • Frozen foods shall be thawed under cold running water, in a refrigerator at a temperature of 4°C (40°F) or less, or in a microwave as part of the cooking process.
    • Cooling Methods
      • If being cooled from a temperature of 60°C (140°F) or greater, food shall reach 20°C (68°F) within 2 hours and then 4°C (40°F) within 4 hours (total of 6 hours cooling time).
    • Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be in proper working order. For food premises that have a mechanical dishwasher that is broken and choose to use the 3-step manual method, the food premises would be in non-compliance with Section 7.1 B if the food premises is not able to or cannot achieve proper cleaning and sanitizing using the manual method.
    • Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Dishes/utensils shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Wiping cloths used for wiping food spills on food contact surfaces shall not be used for other purposes such as wiping raw foods and shall be routinely cleaned and when not in use kept in separate sanitizing solution which is maintained at an appropriate concentration.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Non-food contact equipment 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.
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Sanitizer solution shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the label (recommended strength and contact time).
  10. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  11. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • Storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods
      • All potentially hazardous foods shall be stored at or below 4°C (40°F) or at or above 60°C (140°F).
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Temperatures shall be recorded at least 2 times daily at acceptable intervals during operation and logs shall be easily accessible for review by inspectors.
    • Holding Methods
      • Hot holding temperatures shall be checked regularly and recorded once during every 4 hours of operation (once food is placed in unit) and logs shall be available for inspector review.
    • Cooling Methods
      • Foods shall be cooled rapidly using quick chill methods such as shallow pans, ice wand, ice bath, refrigerator, etc.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • If a high temperature dishwasher is used, the sanitizing water temperature shall reach 82°C (180°F).
    • Water (Quality and Quantity)
      • There shall be hot and cold running water in sufficient quantity to meet the needs of the operation (for fixed premises this means under pressure).
  12. New Facility/ Licence Inspection

    4 infractions

    • Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be in proper working order. For food premises that have a mechanical dishwasher that is broken and choose to use the 3-step manual method, the food premises would be in non-compliance with Section 7.1 B if the food premises is not able to or cannot achieve proper cleaning and sanitizing using the manual method.
    • Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • If a high temperature dishwasher is used, the sanitizing water temperature shall reach 82°C (180°F).
    • Washroom(s)
      • Toilet paper dispensers shall be available.

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