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HIGH RISK

UNITED BUFFET

2400 WATT STREET, Schenectady, NY 12304

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

21/100

Inspections

1

Last Inspected

Feb 2025

Critical

1

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

2 total

temperature
150%
hygiene
150%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalTemperature

Item 1B- Critical Violation [RED] Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections; Item 1H- Critical Violation [RED] Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.; Item 2C- Critical Violation [RED] Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.; 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.; 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 8D- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required; 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 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 12A- Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate; Item 12C- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained; 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; Item 13B- Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance; 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 15D- Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable; Item 4D- Critical Violation [RED] Other Violations Deemed a Public Health Hazard by the Permit Issuing Official {14-1.10(a)};

CriticalHygiene

Item 1B- Critical Violation [RED] Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections; Item 1H- Critical Violation [RED] Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.; Item 2C- Critical Violation [RED] Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.; 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.; 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 8D- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required; 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 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 12A- Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate; Item 12C- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained; 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; Item 13B- Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance; 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 15D- Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable; Item 4D- Critical Violation [RED] Other Violations Deemed a Public Health Hazard by the Permit Issuing Official {14-1.10(a)};

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The last inspection on record is from February 2025421 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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