House of Chan
701 Millidge Ave, Saint John NB E2K 2N7 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
House of Chan has been inspected 11 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since February 8, 2024. The most recent inspection, on September 2, 2026, found no infractions.
5 of 11 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 10 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.
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 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 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 12 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2026. For example:
Storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2026. For example:
Personal Hygiene Practices
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2026. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2026. For example:
Acceptable Containers and Labeling
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.
11 inspections
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
8 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.
- Storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods
- All potentially hazardous foods shall be stored at or below 4°C (40°F) or at or above 60°C (140°F).
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
- Foods shall be stored in a manner to prevent cross contamination (e.g. no raw above cooked, not directly on floor).
- 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.
- Personal Hygiene Practices
- Employees shall refrain from any behavior or practices that may result in the contamination of food (e.g. improper storage of personal items, eating while preparing food, etc.).
- 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
- 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).
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- 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.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
7 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Holding Methods
- Hot holding temperatures shall be checked regularly and recorded once during every 4 hours of operation (once food is placed in unit) and logs shall be available for inspector review.
- Personal Hygiene Practices
- Employees shall wash their hands as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of food.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Hand Washing Station(s)
- Paper towel shall be in a dispenser.
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
11 infractions
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Any prepared potentially hazardous foods wrapped in packages or stored in containers shall be labeled with the date of preparation.
- 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 (Methods)
- Foods shall be stored in a manner to prevent cross contamination (e.g. no raw above cooked, not directly on floor).
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
- Foods in the refrigerators shall be kept covered as to prevent contamination.
- Cooking Methods
- There shall be means to ensure that cooking temperatures are adequate to destroy pathogens in ground meat, poultry and other potentially hazardous foods such as a thermometer or another form of control process.
- Holding Methods
- Hot holding temperatures shall be checked regularly and recorded once during every 4 hours of operation (once food is placed in unit) and logs shall be available for inspector review.
- Cooling Methods
- Foods shall be cooled rapidly using quick chill methods such as shallow pans, ice wand, ice bath, refrigerator, etc.
- Personal Hygiene Practices
- Employees shall refrain from any behavior or practices that may result in the contamination of food (e.g. improper storage of personal items, eating while preparing food, etc.).
- 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).
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- Staff must be able to demonstrate proper use of sanitizers and method for testing the solution.
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
9 infractions
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
- Foods in the refrigerators shall be kept covered as to prevent contamination.
- 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 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.
- Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
- Non-food contact equipment shall be in proper working order. For food premises that have a mechanical dishwasher that is broken and choose to use the 3-step manual method, the food premises would be in non-compliance with Section 7.1 B if the food premises is not able to or cannot achieve proper cleaning and sanitizing using the manual method.
- 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.
- Manual Dishwashing
- Testing strips shall be available to verify sanitizer concentration.
- 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).
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
12 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.
- Storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods
- All potentially hazardous foods shall be stored at or below 4°C (40°F) or at or above 60°C (140°F).
- 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 (Methods)
- Foods in the refrigerators shall be kept covered as to prevent contamination.
- 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.
- Holding Methods
- Hot holding temperatures shall be checked regularly and recorded once during every 4 hours of operation (once food is placed in unit) and logs shall be available for inspector review.
- Personal Hygiene Practices
- Employees shall refrain from any behavior or practices that may result in the contamination of food (e.g. improper storage of personal items, eating while preparing food, etc.).
- 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.
- 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).
- 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
- Sanitizer solution shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the label (recommended strength and contact time).
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- Staff must be able to demonstrate proper use of sanitizers and method for testing the solution.
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
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