Steamers Lobsters
110 Water Street, Saint John NB E2L 5G1 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Steamers Lobsters has been inspected 6 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since October 9, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 13, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.
1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 3 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.
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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2025. For example:
Storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods
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 3 separate inspections, most recently on October 9, 2025. For example:
Cleaning and Sanitizing
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on July 13, 2026. For example:
Rodent and Insect Control
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 October 9, 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 9, 2024. For example:
Hand Washing Station(s)
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.
6 inspections
- Routine Inspection
3 infractions
- Water (Quality and Quantity)
- There shall be hot and cold running water in sufficient quantity to meet the needs of the operation (for fixed premises this means under pressure).
- Rodent and Insect Control
- There shall not be any signs of insects and/or rodents.
- Other Infractions/Hazards
- Other conditions which needs consideration (ex: clutter, unused equipment, etc.).
- Water (Quality and Quantity)
- Routine Inspection
5 infractions
- 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).
- Frozen Storage
- Freezers shall be kept in good repair, defrosted regularly, and kept clean.
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- 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.
- Rodent and Insect Control
- There shall not be any signs of insects and/or rodents.
- Storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- Rodent and Insect Control
- There shall not be any signs of insects and/or rodents.
- Rodent and Insect Control
- Routine Inspection
6 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.
- 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 constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
- Manual Dishwashing
- A suitable (food grade) sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.
- 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.
- Rodent and Insect Control
- There shall not be any signs of insects and/or rodents.
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
12 infractions
- Frozen Storage
- Freezers shall be kept in good repair, defrosted regularly, and kept clean.
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Thermometers shall be in all refrigerated areas.
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
- Only sanitizers suitable for use on food contact surfaces shall be used on those surfaces.
- Washroom(s)
- A food premises shall be equipped with or have access to a washroom for the use of staff that is located on the premises or in an area that can be conveniently accessed.
- Hand Washing Station(s)
- Hand washing stations shall be easily accessible and kept clear at all times.
- Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
- Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
- Rodent and Insect Control
- There shall not be any signs of insects and/or rodents.
- Frozen Storage
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