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Sumac & Thyme Authentic Turkish Cuisine

68 King St, Saint John NB E2L 1G4 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Sumac & Thyme Authentic Turkish Cuisine has been inspected 4 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since August 21, 2025. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 13 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Pests.

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.

  • 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2026. For example: Food Contact Surfaces

  • 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 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 15, 2026. For example: Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)

  • 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 once on July 15, 2026. For example: Rodent and Insect Control

  • 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 4, 2025. For example: Washroom(s)

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2026. For example: Other Infractions/Hazards

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

  1. Routine Inspection

    2 infractions

    • Food Contact Surfaces
      • Food contact surfaces, equipment and utensils shall be constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
    • Other Infractions/Hazards
      • Other conditions which needs consideration (ex: clutter, unused equipment, etc.).
  2. Routine Inspection

    6 infractions

    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • Holding Methods
      • Foods must be kept covered when not in use or being handled.
    • Food Contact Surfaces
      • Food contact surfaces, equipment and utensils shall be constructed from materials that are suitable for their intended purpose and are durable, easily cleaned and free from any undesirable substance.
    • Solid Waste Handling
      • Solid waste shall be collected as often as necessary.
    • 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.).
  3. 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).
    • 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).
    • Washroom(s)
      • Paper towel dispensers shall be available.
    • Other Infractions/Hazards
      • Other conditions which needs consideration (ex: clutter, unused equipment, etc.).
  4. New Facility/ Licence Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Frozen Storage
      • Freezers shall be at -18°C (0°F) or less except for ice cream that is being held for service.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • If a chemical feed dishwasher is used, a suitable (food grade) sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Testing strips shall be available to verify sanitizer concentration.

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