Sense of Tokyo
13 Waterloo St, Saint John NB E2L 3P5 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Sense of Tokyo has been inspected 5 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since November 30, 2023. The most recent inspection, on September 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.
1 of 5 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Chemicals and toxic substances and Handwashing and staff hygiene.
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.
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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 26, 2025. For example:
Refrigerated Storage (Space)
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 once on September 11, 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 November 26, 2025. For example:
Hand Washing Station(s)
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 once on January 14, 2025. For example:
Acceptable Containers and Labeling
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded once on November 26, 2025. For example:
Floors (Construction 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.
5 inspections
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- A suitable food grade sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- Routine Inspection
3 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.
- Hand Washing Station(s)
- Hand washing stations shall be available in adequate number and located to facilitate convenient access by staff.
- Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
- Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
- Refrigerated Storage (Space)
- Routine Inspection
4 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
- Fish product used for sushi/sashimi must be frozen at -20°C (-4°F) for 7 days or at -35°C (-31°F) for 15 hours.
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Thermometers shall be in all refrigerated areas.
- 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.
- Acceptable Containers and Labeling
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- 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.
- Holding Methods
- New Facility/ Licence Inspection
0 infractions
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