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East Coast Bistro

60 Prince William St, Saint John NB E2L 2B1 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

East Coast Bistro has been inspected 8 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since February 20, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 2, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

2 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 7 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on September 2, 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on November 5, 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 September 2, 2026. For example: Rodent and Insect Control

  • 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 September 2, 2026. 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.

8 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • 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
      • 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.
    • Rodent and Insect Control
      • Any surfaces contaminated by pests or pest control products must be cleaned and sanitized.
  2. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 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.
  3. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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.
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • A suitable food grade sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.
  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    2 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).
    • Food Contact Surfaces
      • Food contact surfaces, equipment and utensils shall be constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 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.
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
      • Foods in the refrigerators shall be kept covered as to prevent contamination.
    • Food Contact Surfaces
      • Food contact surfaces, equipment and utensils shall be constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Only sanitizers suitable for use on food contact surfaces shall be used on those surfaces.
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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
      • A suitable food grade sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.

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