Castalia Convenience
486 Rte 776, Grand Manan NB E5G 4K8 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Castalia Convenience has been inspected 4 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since November 20, 2023. The most recent inspection, on November 17, 2025, recorded 3 infractions.
1 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Cleaning and sanitizing and Food temperature control.
Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.
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 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 17, 2025. For example:
Acceptable Containers and Labeling
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 once on November 28, 2024. For example:
Cleaning and Sanitizing
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 once on November 20, 2023. For example:
Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
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 once on November 17, 2025. For example:
Walls (Construction and Maintenance)
Other findingsLower risk
Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 17, 2025. For example:
Dry Storage
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.
4 inspections
- Routine Inspection
3 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.
- 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).
- Walls (Construction and Maintenance)
- Walls shall be designed to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitation.
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Routine Inspection
3 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.
- Other Infractions/Hazards
- Other conditions which needs consideration (ex: clutter, unused equipment, etc.).
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
- Foods shall be stored in a manner to prevent cross contamination (e.g. no raw above cooked, not directly on floor).
- Water (Quality and Quantity)
- Premises with private water supplies shall follow the water sampling plan to demonstrate potability as per Appendix I of the Food Premises SOP.
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
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