CROWNE PLAZA ALBANY - DESMOND HOTEL

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Inspection history

1. Dec 1, 2025

   ✓
   9 violations

   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
   • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils

2. Dec 17, 2024

   ✓
   2 violations

   • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
   • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)

3. Dec 26, 2023

   ✓
   12 violations

   • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
   • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Insects, rodents present
   • 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
   • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

4. Mar 10, 2023

   ✓
   1 violation

   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

5. Dec 8, 2022

   ✕
   8 violations

   • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • 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)
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • Critical:Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.
   • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

6. Jan 12, 2022

   ✓
   1 violation

   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

7. Dec 28, 2021

   ✕
   3 violations

   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • 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)
   • Critical:Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections

8. Jan 4, 2021

   ✓

9. Sep 17, 2019

   ✓
   1 violation

   • 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)

10. Dec 4, 2018

    ✓
    2 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)
    • Insects, rodents present

11. Jul 6, 2017

    ✓
    1 violation

    • 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)

12. Jan 27, 2017

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas

13. Nov 30, 2016

    ✓
    1 violation

    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

14. Sep 14, 2016

    ✓
    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)
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas

15. Dec 17, 2015

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • 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)

16. Oct 1, 2015

    ✕
    7 violations

    • Critical:Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • 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)
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

17. Jan 16, 2015

    ✓
    4 violations

    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • 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)

18. Sep 19, 2014

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • 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)
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

19. Jan 13, 2014

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

20. Sep 9, 2013

    ✓
    4 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)
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils

21. Jan 23, 2013

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

22. Dec 10, 2012

    ✕
    5 violations

    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Critical: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.
    • 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)

23. Apr 26, 2012

    ✓
    2 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)
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

24. Dec 28, 2011

    ✓
    1 violation

    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

25. Sep 14, 2011

    ✓
    2 violations

    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans