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Kim's Korean Food

47 Charlotte St, Saint John NB E2L 2H8 · Food Premises

Inspection summary

Kim's Korean Food has been inspected 8 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since November 29, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 14, 2026, found no infractions.

3 of 8 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 29, 2025. For example: Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)

  • 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 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 23, 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 3 times on August 13, 2024. For example: Approved Source

  • 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 23, 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 February 26, 2025. For example: Cleaning and Sanitizing

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

    0 infractions

  2. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 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
      • Potentially hazardous foods shall be held at 4°C (40°F) or less or at 60°C (140°F) or above until served.
    • 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).
    • Hand Washing Station(s)
      • Hand washing stations shall be easily accessible and kept clear at all times.
  4. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
  5. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • Approved Source
      • Use of home bottled or canned low acid foods is not permitted.
    • Approved Source
      • Foods shall be purchased from approved or regulated sources with the exception of fresh fish, fruits and vegetables bought directly from a primary producer, or as approved through the MOH Approved source process.
    • Acceptable Containers and Labeling
      • Any prepared potentially hazardous foods wrapped in packages or stored in containers shall be labeled with the date of preparation.
    • 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)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
  8. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
      • Foods shall be stored in a manner to prevent cross contamination (e.g. no raw above cooked, not directly on floor).
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Hand Washing Station(s)
      • Hand washing stations shall not be used for any other purpose.

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