ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — At the end of each week, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) releases its list of food service establishment inspections for that week. The establishments include restaurants, school cafeteria kitchens, park concessions, and other places that have commercial kitchens and serve food.
Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! These are the inspections from August 5 to 9 reported by the NYSDOH divided up by critical violations, non-critical violations, and no violations. You can find a list of all restaurant inspections for the last several years on the NYSDOH website .
The following violations from the NYSDOH cite the full code violation and not what the specific problem was within the restaurant. To get those details, a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request needs to be submitted to the appropriate local health department , said NYDOH.
Colonie eatery set to close as owners retire According to NYSDOH, critical violations must be corrected at the time of inspection. The inspector may also order a food establishment to close if there is an “imminent hazard to public health,” but could reopen after that hazard is corrected.
Critical violations
Queensbury Elementary School, 431 Aviation Road in Queensbury
- Inspection date: August 5
- Violation:
- Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures
Antlers Country Club, 2258 Route 5 in Fort Johnson
- Inspection date: August 5
- Violations:
- Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45 degrees during coldholding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38 degrees during cold holding
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (i.e. food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food container double stacked)
Sinai Retreats, 675 Route 418 in Warrensburg
- Inspection date: August 5
- Violations:
- Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
- Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (i.e. food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food container double stacked)
- In-use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect
- Insects, rodents present
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Premises littered, unnecessary equipment, living quarters not completely separated for food service operations
Glenville pizzeria permanently closes after 8 years Joe’s Grill, 1044 Central Avenue in Albany
- Inspection date: August 6
- Violations:
- Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45 degrees
- Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Fiesta, 41 Main Street in Chatham
- Inspection date: August 6
- Violations:
- Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate care hand contact with cooked or prepared foods
- In-use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair
Community Life Church of Catskill, 20 West Main Street in Catskill
- Inspection date: August 6
- Violations:
- Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained
Thunderhart Golf Course, 2740 Route 67 in Freehold
- Inspection date: August 6
- Violation:
- Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur
Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
- Inspection date: August 7
- Violations:
- Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45 degrees
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (i.e. food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food container double stacked)
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
New Mexican restaurant opening in Glens Falls Hotel Lilien, 6629 Route 23A in Hunter
- Inspection date: August 7
- Violations:
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (i.e. food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food container double stacked)
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
The Hotel Saratoga, 3291 South Broadway in Saratoga Springs
- Inspection date: August 8
- Violation:
- Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises
Lizzie Keays, 89 Rivers Street in Warrensburg
- Inspection date: August 8
- Violation:
- Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140 degrees during hot holding
Yoshi Sushi, 640 Loudon Road in Latham
- Inspection date: August 9
- Violations:
- Critical: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45 degrees
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Miscellaneous, economic violation, chocking poster, training
Non-critical violations
Lynn’s Uptown Tavern, 15 Colvin Avenue in Albany
- Inspection date: August 5
- Violation:
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained
Slices of Saugerties, 71 Partition Street in Saugerties
- Inspection date: August 5
- Violations:
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (i.e. food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food container double stacked)
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Coffee chain opening in Colonie, more locations planned McDonald’s, 237 Saratoga Road in Glenville
- Inspection date: August 5
- Violations:
- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (i.e. food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food container double stacked)
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained
Dunkin’, 266 Saratoga Road in Glenville
- Inspection date: August 5
- Violation:
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained
Casa Mia’s, 3379 Route 85 in Berne
- Inspection date: August 5
- Violation:
- Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Camp Lovejoy, 3476 Lovejoy Road in Altamont
- Inspection date: August 6
- Violation:
- Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
Sushi Thai Garden, 44 Phila Street in Saratoga Springs
- Inspection date: August 7
- Violation:
Gnome Slice, 15 Dardess Drive in Chatham
- Inspection date: August 8
- Violations:
- Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Oh Bar, 304 Lark Street in Albany
- Inspection date: August 8
- Violations:
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair
- Miscellaneous, economic violation, chocking poster, training
‘It’s surreal:’ Grumbellies closes its doors in Fort Ann Columbkill Association, 1021 9th Avenue in Watervliet
- Inspection date: August 8
- Violation:
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Cohoes Road & Gun Club, 40 Lincoln Avenue in Cohoes
- Inspection date: August 9
- Violation:
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
No violations
- Queensbury High School, 409 Aviation Road in Queensbury. Inspected on August 5.
- Saugerties Power Boat Association, 27 Ferry Street in Saugerties. Inspected on August 5.
- Greenview Restaurant, 154 Golf Club Road in Canajoharie. Inspected on August 5.
- Good Ground Family Church, 49 Johnston Avenue in Cohoes. Inspected on August 6.
- The Snowman, 531 Fifth Avenue in Lansingburgh. Inspected on August 6.
- Albany Housing Authority, 200 South Pearl Street in Albany. Inspected on August 6.
- Pine Lake Campground & RV Park, 131 Timberline Lane in Caroga Lake. Inspected on August 6.
- Salvation Army Mobile Canteen, 20 South Ferry Street in Albany. Inspected on August 7.
- Winwood Inn, 5220 Route 23 in Windham. Inspected on August 7.
- Subway, 218 North Comrie Avenue in Johnstown. Inspected on August 7.
- Celtic Hall, 430 New Karner Road in Albany. Inspected on August 8.
- The Place, 5156 Route 8 in Chestertown. Inspected on August 8.
- Riverside Pines Campsites, 1 Carl Turner Road in Chestertown. Inspected on August 8.
- Lazy Bear Ice Cream, 1154 County Highway 110 in Broadalbin. Inspected on August 8.
- Saratoga Flat Track, 267 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Inspected on August 8.
- Knights of Columbus, 255 Remsen Street in Cohoes. Inspected on August 9.
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