Holiday Inn Express & Suites
400 Main Street, Saint John NB E2K 4N5 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Holiday Inn Express & Suites has been inspected 4 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since March 12, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 21, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.
None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 7 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control 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.
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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2026. 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 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 2026. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 21, 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 once on August 21, 2026. For example:
Hand Washing Station(s)
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded once on March 12, 2024. For example:
Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
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
7 infractions
- Frozen Storage
- Freezers shall be kept in good repair, defrosted regularly, and kept clean.
- Mechanical Dishwashing
- If a high temperature dishwasher is used, the sanitizing water temperature shall reach 82°C (180°F).
- Manual Dishwashing
- Sanitizer concentration shall be verified daily to ensure that effective sanitizing is occurring.
- Manual Dishwashing
- Dishes/utensils shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried.
- Manual Dishwashing
- Testing strips shall be available to verify sanitizer concentration.
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- Only approved sanitizers shall be used (with the exception of unscented household bleach).
- Hand Washing Station(s)
- Hand washing stations shall be easily accessible and kept clear at all times.
- Frozen Storage
- Routine Inspection
4 infractions
- Frozen Storage
- Freezers shall be kept in good repair, defrosted regularly, and kept clean.
- 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.
- 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).
- Frozen Storage
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- Manual Dishwashing
- Testing strips shall be available to verify sanitizer concentration.
- Manual Dishwashing
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
- Non-food contact equipment shall be constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
- Manual Dishwashing
- Testing strips shall be available to verify sanitizer concentration.
- Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
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