Donair Avenue Takeout
333 Rothesay Ave, Saint John NB E2J 2C3 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Donair Avenue Takeout has been inspected 6 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since October 26, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 7, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Chemicals and toxic substances.
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 October 31, 2025. For example:
Frozen Storage
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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 7, 2026. For example:
Manual Dishwashing
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 30, 2025. For example:
Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
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 once on May 7, 2026. For example:
Acceptable Containers and Labeling
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 31, 2025. For example:
Holding Methods
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
3 infractions
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- When a food item is opened, portioned and repackaged, the portioned packages shall be labelled with the “packaged on date” using the date in which the large portion food item was opened.
- Manual Dishwashing
- Testing strips shall be available to verify sanitizer concentration.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Routine Inspection
3 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.
- 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.
- Frozen Storage
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 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).
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Routine Inspection
3 infractions
- Frozen Storage
- Freezers shall be kept in good repair, defrosted regularly, and kept clean.
- 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.
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- Sanitizer bottles must be properly labelled and available in sufficient quantity to encourage appropriate regular use.
- Frozen Storage
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 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.
- Re-heating Methods
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