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The Kitchen

836 Main St, Blacks Harbour NB E5H 1E6 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

The Kitchen has been inspected 7 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since November 9, 2023. The most recent inspection, on May 13, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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.

  • 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 November 7, 2025. For example: Mechanical Dishwashing

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on May 15, 2025. For example: Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 13, 2026. For example: Acceptable Containers and Labeling

  • 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 May 9, 2024. For example: Hand Washing Station(s)

  • 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 May 9, 2024. For example: Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage

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.

7 inspections

  1. Routine Inspection

    4 infractions

    • Acceptable Containers and Labeling
      • Any prepared potentially hazardous foods wrapped in packages or stored in containers shall be labeled with the date of preparation.
    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
    • Ceilings (Constructions and Maintenance)
      • Ceilings shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
    • Lighting
      • Lighting shall be provided throughout all areas of the premises and shall be of sufficient intensity to meet the needs of the operation.
  2. Routine Inspection

    5 infractions

    • Acceptable Containers and Labeling
      • Any prepared potentially hazardous foods wrapped in packages or stored in containers shall be labeled with the date of preparation.
    • Mechanical Dishwashing
      • If a high temperature dishwasher is used, the sanitizing water temperature shall reach 82°C (180°F).
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Floors, walls and ceilings shall be kept clean and sanitary.
    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
    • Ventilation
      • Effective ventilation shall be provided to areas of the premises that are subject to the generation or accumulation of odours, fumes, steam, vapors, smoke or excessive heat.
  3. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Shelves shall be kept clean and sanitary.
    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
  4. Routine Inspection

    6 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).
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • A suitable (food grade) sanitizer shall be available and at the recommended concentration.
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Sinks shall be constructed of suitable materials that are durable and easily cleaned.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Shelves shall be kept clean and sanitary.
    • Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
      • Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
  5. Routine Inspection

    4 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.
    • 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).
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Only sanitizers suitable for use on food contact surfaces shall be used on those surfaces.
    • Hand Washing Station(s)
      • Paper towel shall be in a dispenser.
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 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.
    • Hand Washing Station(s)
      • There must be hot and cold running potable water at all hand washing stations. Exceptions may occur at Public Markets and Temporary Events as per Guidelines.

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