Grannan's Seafood Restaurant
1 Market Square, Saint John NB E2L 4Z6 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Grannan's Seafood Restaurant has been inspected 5 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since June 27, 2024. The most recent inspection, on January 15, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.
2 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Pests.
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.
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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on April 15, 2025. For example:
Mechanical Dishwashing
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 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2026. For example:
Thawing Methods
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 January 15, 2026. For example:
Rodent and Insect Control
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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 15, 2026. For example:
Washroom(s)
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.
Recorded once on April 15, 2025. For example:
Demonstrating Knowledge
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.
5 inspections
- Routine Inspection
4 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.
- Washroom(s)
- Liquid or powdered soap, toilet paper and single use paper towel or an approved hand drying device must be present.
- Washroom(s)
- A sign shall be posted at all times in the washroom(s) used by staff reminding them that they must wash their hands each time they use the washroom.
- Rodent and Insect Control
- There shall not be any signs of insects and/or rodents.
- Thawing Methods
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
10 infractions
- Frozen Storage
- Freezers shall be at -18°C (0°F) or less except for ice cream that is being held for service.
- Refrigerated Storage (Space)
- Refrigerators (including surfaces, racks, trays, vents, shelves, etc.) shall be maintained such that it functions in the manner intended and can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
- 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).
- Demonstrating Knowledge
- For Class 4, at least one person who holds a certificate confirming his or her successful completion of a food handler program as described in Section 39(1) of the Food Premises Regulation must be present at all times in the area of a food premises where and when food is being prepared.
- Mechanical Dishwashing
- If a chemical feed dishwasher is used, a suitable (food grade) sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Floors, walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Floors, walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Ceilings (Constructions and Maintenance)
- Ceilings shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
- 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
4 infractions
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
- Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
- Non-food contact equipment shall be located and maintained such that it functions in the manner intended and can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
- 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).
- Mechanical Dishwashing
- If a chemical feed dishwasher is used, a suitable (food grade) sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
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