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Portage NB

1275 NB- 865, Cassidy Lake NB E4E 5Y6 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Portage NB has been inspected 9 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since March 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on August 12, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

3 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 5 inspections with 18 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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.

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2026. For example: Frozen Storage

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2026. For example: Manual Dishwashing

  • 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 on March 11, 2024. 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 October 31, 2025. 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 23, 2026. 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.

9 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
  2. Routine Inspection

    11 infractions

    • Frozen Storage
      • Freezers shall be kept in good repair, defrosted regularly, and kept clean.
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • Refrigerated Storage (Methods)
      • Foods in the refrigerators shall be kept covered as to prevent contamination.
    • 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).
    • 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.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
    • Water (Quality and Quantity)
      • Premises with private water supplies shall follow the water sampling plan to demonstrate potability as per Appendix I of the Food Premises SOP.
    • Licence
      • A valid licence to operate a food premises shall be posted for the general public to see.
  3. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  4. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
    • Hand Washing Station(s)
      • Hand washing stations shall be easily accessible and kept clear at all times.
    • Water (Quality and Quantity)
      • Premises with private water supplies shall follow the water sampling plan to demonstrate potability as per Appendix I of the Food Premises SOP.
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 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.
  8. Routine Inspection

    2 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 constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
  9. Routine Inspection

    6 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 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).
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Staff must be able to demonstrate proper use of sanitizers and method for testing the solution.
    • 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).
    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.

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