20 Restaurants In Albany County With Health Code Violations

In case you missed it, these 20 restaurants in Albany County had multiple or critical health inspection violations. Albany County published a list of restaurants that had multiple or critical health code violations during their last inspections in June.

**The list includes restaurants and other food service establishments

1. KARAVALLI
9-B JOHNSON ROAD, LATHAM

Item 5B- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 12E- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing.
Item 13A- Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed.
Item 15B- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans.

2. GOLDEN HOUSE
143 TROY SCHENECTADY ROAD, WATERVLIET

Item 5B- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish).
Item 11A- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin.
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.
Item 15C- Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded.

3. VINNY'S LUNCHETTE
160 DELAWARE AVENUE, DELMAR

Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.
Item 15C- Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded.
Item 15D- Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable.
Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

4. J.T. MAXIE'S
240 WOLF ROAD, ALBANY

Item 7A- Critical Violation [RED] All poultry, poultry stuffings, stuffed meats and stuffings containing meat are not heated to 165°F or above..
Item 8E- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures.
Item 9B- Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas.
Item 11A- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Item 11D- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean.
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.
Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

5. SAKE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
611 TROY SCHENECTADY ROAD, LATHAM

Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 8E- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures.
Item 12E- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing.
Item 14A- Insects, rodents present.
Item 15B- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans.

6. PIZZA GRAM PLUS
2514 WESTERN AVENUE, ALTAMONT

Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored.
Item 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish).
Item 11A- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.

7. SHEEHY MANOR SENIOR APTS.
8 CARONDELET DRIVE, WATERVLIET

Item 5A- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45°F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38°F during cold holding.
Item 6A- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.

8. COLONIE DINER
1890 CENTRAL AVENUE, ALBANY

Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
Item 8E- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures.
Item 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish).
Item 14A- Insects, rodents present.
Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin.
Item 15C- Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded.

9. VALENTE'S RESTAURANT
315 EIGHTH STREET, WATERVLIET

Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored.
Item 8E- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures.
Item 14A- Insects, rodents present.
Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin.
Item 15B- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans.

10. EN LAI CHINESE RESTAURANT
911 CENTRAL AVENUE, ALBANY

Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored.
Item 8E- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures.
Item 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish).
Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin.

11. WESTERN DINER
2019 WESTERN AVENUE, ALBANY

Item 5C- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 8F- Improper thawing procedures used.
Item 14A- Insects, rodents present.
Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin.
Item 15B- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans.
Item 15C- Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded.

12. POLISH COMM. CTR. OF ALBANY N.Y.
225 WASHINGTON AVENUE EXTENSION, ALBANY

Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored.
Item 15B- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans.

13. BOB & LINDA'S WINDOWBOX CAFE
1968 NEW SCOTLAND ROAD, SLINGERLANDS

Item 12E- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing.
Item 14A- Insects, rodents present.
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.
Item 15C- Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded.
Item 16- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

14. ROMO'S PIZZA
365 FEURA BUSH ROAD, GLENMONT

Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 15B- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans.

15. JUNIORS
1094 MADISON AVENUE, ALBANY

Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 8C- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils.
Item 8E- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures.
Item 14A- Insects, rodents present.

16. BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO HIGH SCHOOL
1738 HELDERBERG TRAIL, BERNE

Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 10A- Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces).
Item 11C- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred.
Item 12E- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing.

17. CURRY HOUSE
1112 MADISON AVENUE, ALBANY

Item 4A- Critical Violation [RED] Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Item 5C- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored.
Item 8C- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils.
Item 8D- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required.
Item 10A- Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces).
Item 10B- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish).
Item 11B- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions.
Item 11D- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean.
Item 12C- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained.
Item 12E- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing.
Item 13B- Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance.
Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin.
Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces.
Item 15B- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans.

18. BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO ELEM. SCHOOL
1738 HELDERBERG TRAIL, BERNE

Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked).
Item 10A- Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces).
Item 11B- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions.
Item 12D- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs.
Item 12E- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing.

19. JIM'S TASTEE FREEZ
58 DELAWARE AVENUE, DELMAR

Item 6B- Critical Violation [RED] Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140°F.

20. I LOVE NY PIZZA OF COLONIE
1825 CENTRAL AVENUE, ALBANY

Item 1B- Critical Violation [RED] Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections.
Item 6A- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
Item 12C- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Item 15D- Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable.

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