Centenary - Queen Square Daycare Centre
310 Princess St, Saint John NB E2L 1L5 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Centenary - Queen Square Daycare Centre has been inspected 6 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since February 21, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 7, 2026, recorded 6 infractions.
3 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Chemicals and toxic substances and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
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 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 29, 2025. For example:
Frozen Storage
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2026. For example:
Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on July 7, 2026. For example:
Hand Washing Station(s)
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 February 21, 2024. For example:
Manual Dishwashing
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 February 21, 2024. For example:
Rodent and Insect Control
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
6 infractions
- Dry Storage
- Shelves/cupboards shall be designed to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitation and be of sound construction and in good repair.
- 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).
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- Staff must be able to demonstrate proper use of sanitizers and method for testing the solution.
- Hand Washing Station(s)
- Paper towel shall be in a dispenser.
- Hand Washing Station(s)
- Dispensed soap (liquid or powder) shall be provided at hand washing station(s).
- Other Infractions/Hazards
- Other conditions which needs consideration (ex: clutter, unused equipment, etc.).
- Dry Storage
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
6 infractions
- Frozen Storage
- Freezers shall be kept in good repair, defrosted regularly, and kept clean.
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
- 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.
- Eating Utensils and Dishes
- Utensils and dishes shall be stored in a manner so as to be kept clean and sanitary.
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- A suitable food grade sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.
- Lighting
- Lighting shall be provided throughout all areas of the premises and shall be of sufficient intensity to meet the needs of the operation.
- Frozen Storage
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
6 infractions
- Frozen Storage
- Freezers shall be at -18°C (0°F) or less except for ice cream that is being held for service.
- 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).
- Personal Hygiene Practices
- Approved hand washing procedures as described in document submitted under Section 6(1)(o) of the Food Premises Regulation must be adhered to.
- Manual Dishwashing
- Dishes/utensils shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried.
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- A suitable food grade sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.
- Rodent and Insect Control
- There shall not be any signs of insects and/or rodents.
- Frozen Storage
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