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Winterwood Natural Foods

51 Broad St, Sussex NB E4E 2J7 · Food Premises

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Inspection summary

Winterwood Natural Foods has been inspected 7 times by New Brunswick Department of Health (Health Protection Branch) since July 31, 2024. The most recent inspection, on October 16, 2026, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 6 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Food temperature control and Chemicals and toxic substances.

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.

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 29, 2026. For example: Cleaning and Sanitizing

  • 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 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on October 16, 2026. For example: Frozen Storage

  • 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 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 2025. For example: Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage

  • 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 3 times on July 31, 2024. For example: Approved Source

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 2025. For example: Rodent and Insect Control

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

    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.
  2. Routine Inspection

    3 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.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
  3. Routine Inspection

    1 infraction

    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Testing strips shall be available to verify sanitizer concentration.
  4. Routine Inspection

    2 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.
    • Cleaning and Sanitizing
      • Non-food contact equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
  5. Routine Inspection

    3 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.
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Sanitizer solution shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the label (recommended strength and contact time).
    • Rodent and Insect Control
      • There shall not be any signs of insects and/or rodents.
  6. Routine Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Routine Inspection

    14 infractions

    • Approved Source
      • Eggs must be from an approved source.
    • Approved Source
      • Foods shall be purchased from approved or regulated sources with the exception of fresh fish, fruits and vegetables bought directly from a primary producer, or as approved through the MOH Approved source process.
    • Acceptable Containers and Labeling
      • Any prepared potentially hazardous foods wrapped in packages or stored in containers shall be labeled with the date of preparation.
    • Refrigerated Storage (Temperature)
      • Refrigeration units must be able to maintain foods at 4°C (40°F) or less.
    • 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).
    • Manual Dishwashing
      • Dishes/utensils shall be washed, rinsed, sanitized and air dried.
    • 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.
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Sanitizer solution shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions on the label (recommended strength and contact time).
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Sanitizer bottles must be properly labelled and available in sufficient quantity to encourage appropriate regular use.
    • Detergents and Chemical Use and Storage
      • Staff must be able to demonstrate proper use of sanitizers and method for testing the solution.
    • Hand Washing Station(s)
      • A method of hand drying that uses paper towels.
    • 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.).

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