J-Lynn's Your Independent Grocer
125 135 Otis Dr, Nackawic NB E6G 1H1 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
J-Lynn's Your Independent Grocer has been inspected 4 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since November 12, 2024. The most recent inspection, on February 18, 2026, found no infractions.
2 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.
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.
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 4, 2026. For example:
Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 4, 2026. For example:
Hand Washing Station(s)
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 once on November 12, 2024. For example:
Cleaning and Sanitizing
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 November 12, 2024. For example:
Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
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 February 4, 2026. For example:
Water (Quality and Quantity)
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
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
3 infractions
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
- Refrigerators shall be of impervious material and of sound and tight construction and kept in good repair.
- Hand Washing Station(s)
- Dispensed soap (liquid or powder) shall be provided at hand washing station(s).
- Water (Quality and Quantity)
- The food premises shall be designed and maintained in such a way as to prevent cross-connections between non-potable water and the potable water supply. Examples of non-potable water include but are not limited to the waste water system, soap and sanitizer dispensers, hoses attached to faucets with no air gap, etc.
- Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
5 infractions
- 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.
- 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.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Floors, walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Hand Washing Station(s)
- Dispensed soap (liquid or powder) shall be provided at hand washing station(s).
- Water (Quality and Quantity)
- The food premises shall be designed and maintained in such a way as to prevent cross-connections between non-potable water and the potable water supply. Examples of non-potable water include but are not limited to the waste water system, soap and sanitizer dispensers, hoses attached to faucets with no air gap, etc.
- Refrigerated Storage (Space)
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