Tim Hortons
447 Rothesay Ave, Saint John NB E2J 2C3 · Food Premises
Inspection summary
Tim Hortons has been inspected 7 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since January 11, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 16, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.
1 of 7 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.
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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2026. For example:
Frozen Storage
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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on July 16, 2026. For example:
Food Equipment (Design, Construction, Installation and Maintenance)
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 29, 2025. For example:
Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
Food safety training and certificationLower risk
Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.
Recorded once on July 29, 2025. For example:
Demonstrating Knowledge
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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 12, 2025. 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.
7 inspections
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- Frozen Storage
- Freezers shall be kept in good repair, defrosted regularly, and kept clean.
- 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.
- Frozen Storage
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
- 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.
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Routine Inspection
1 infraction
- Other Infractions/Hazards
- Other conditions which needs consideration (ex: clutter, unused equipment, etc.).
- Other Infractions/Hazards
- Routine Inspection
4 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).
- 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 in proper working order. For food premises that have a mechanical dishwasher that is broken and choose to use the 3-step manual method, the food premises would be in non-compliance with Section 7.1 B if the food premises is not able to or cannot achieve proper cleaning and sanitizing using the manual method.
- Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
- Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
- Storage of Potentially Hazardous Foods
- Routine Inspection
0 infractions
- Routine Inspection
5 infractions
- 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 located and 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.
- Walls (Construction and Maintenance)
- Walls shall be designed to facilitate effective cleaning and sanitation.
- Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
- Routine Inspection
2 infractions
- 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).
- Floors (Construction and Maintenance)
- Floors shall be of sound construction and in good repair.
- Dry Storage
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