Capital Region restaurant inspections: Oct. 28- Nov. 1

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 a commercial kitchen and serve food.

These are the inspections from October 28 to November 1 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 note 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 NYSDOH.

According to the 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:

Russell's Deli, 303 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa

• Inspection Date: Nov. 1
• 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)
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

Baba Louie's Sourdough Pizza, 517 Warren Street, Hudson

• Inspection Date: Nov. 1
• Violations:
  • 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)
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • 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

Hattie's Restaurant, 45 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs

• Inspection Date: Oct. 31
• 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)
  • In-use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Dressing rooms dirty, no provided, improperly located
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator

Iron Gate Cafe, 182-A Washington Avenue, Albany

• Inspection Date: Oct. 31
• Violations:
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures
  • 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
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

Bamboo Cookhouse, 388A Broadway, Saratoga Springs

• Inspection Date: Oct. 30
• Violations:
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods not cooled by an approved method
  • 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
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Improper thawing procedures used
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

Windham Diner, 5339 Main Street, Windham

• Inspection Date: Oct. 28
• Violations:
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures
  • Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140 degrees during hot 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)
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
  • Miscellaneous, economic violation, chocking poster, training

Zicatela's 2 Bar and Restaurant, 5386 State Route 23, Windham

• Inspection Date: Oct. 28
• Violations:
  • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises
  • 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
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • 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
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment, living quarters not completely separated for food service operations
  • Miscellaneous, economic violation, chocking poster, training

Non-Critical Violations:

Log Jam Restaurant, 1484 State Route 9, Lake George

• Inspection Date: Nov. 1
• 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)
  • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Miscellaneous, economic violation, chocking poster, training

Karavalli, Regional Cuisine of India, 47 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs

• Inspection Date: Nov. 1
• 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)
  • In-use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained

Pizzaroni, 422 Madison Avenue, Albany

• Inspection Date: Nov. 1
• Violations:
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • 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
  • Miscellaneous, economic violation, chocking poster, training

Famous Lunch, 111 Congress Street, Troy

• Inspection Date: Oct. 31
• 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)
  • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment, living quarters not completely separated for food service operations

Stella Pasta Bar & Bistro, 235-237 Union Street, Schenectady

• Inspection Date: Oct. 31
• 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
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

Curry House, 1112 Madison Avenue, Albany

• Inspection Date: Oct. 29
• 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)
  • In-use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

The Local Pub & Teahouse, 142 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs

• Inspection Date: Oct. 28
• 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)
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

No Violations:

• Normanside Country Club, 150 Salisbury Road, Delmar. Inspected on Nov. 1.
• The Salvation Army, 27 Woodlawn Avenue, Saratoga Springs. Inspected on Oct. 31.
• Taco Kings Jalisco, 62 South Street, Glens Falls. Inspected on Oct. 30.
• New Arterial lanes, 140 North Pine Street, Gloversville. Inspected on Oct. 29.
• Forest Park Elementary School, 100 Forest Drive, Albany. Inspected on Oct. 29.
• Marriott Residence INN, 295 Excelsior Drive, Saratoga Springs. Inspected on Oct. 28.
• Shaker Senior High School, 445 Watervliet Shaker Road, Latham. Inspected on Oct. 28.

For more restaurant news or Capital Region inspections, make sure to check out the Restaurant Rundown and Capital Region Inspection categories under the Community tab on the NEWS10 website.