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CAFE 217

12 1/2 DELAWARE AVENUE, ALBANY, NY 12210

Last inspected Nov 6, 2025

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Inspection history

  1. Nov 6, 2025

    1 violation
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  2. Dec 9, 2024

    2 violations
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • 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)
  3. Nov 16, 2023

  4. Nov 16, 2022

    3 violations
    • 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)
    • 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
  5. Dec 9, 2021

    4 violations
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  6. Sep 20, 2019

    1 violation
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  7. Dec 6, 2018

    3 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  8. Nov 6, 2017

  9. Nov 22, 2016

  10. Nov 17, 2015

    1 violation
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  11. May 8, 2014

    2 violations
    • 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
  12. Mar 15, 2013

    1 violation
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  13. May 31, 2012

  14. Sep 30, 2011

    1 violation
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  15. Oct 7, 2010

    3 violations
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • 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
  16. May 20, 2009

  17. Feb 14, 2008

    1 violation
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  18. Sep 6, 2007

    3 violations
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • 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)

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CAFE 217 — Health Inspection Grade in Albany, NY · CleanPlate