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GATEWAY DINER
899 CENTRAL AVENUE, ALBANY, NY 12206
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
This source doesn’t issue a letter grade, so CleanPlate derived the status from the reported violation data.
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Inspection history
Sep 17, 2025
✓8 violations
- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
Jan 30, 2024
✓3 violations
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Oct 30, 2023
✓6 violations
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- 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)
Aug 22, 2023
✕4 violations
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- 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:Food workers prepare raw and cooked or ready to eat food products without 'thorough handwashing and sanitary glove changing in between.
Feb 24, 2023
✕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)
- Critical:Cracked/dirty fresh eggs, liquid or frozen eggs and powdered eggs not pasteurized.
Feb 23, 2022
✓5 violations
- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- 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
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- 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)
Mar 22, 2021
✓Feb 18, 2020
✓3 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)
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- 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)
Feb 3, 2020
✕6 violations
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
- 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: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.
Jan 30, 2020
✕22 violations
- Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
- Critical:Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
- Critical: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.
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Critical:Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
- 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.
- 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
- Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Insects, rodents present
- Critical:Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.
- Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- 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�F as required.
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- 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)
- Critical:Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
Jun 5, 2019
✓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)
- Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
- Insects, rodents present
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Aug 27, 2018
✓Aug 7, 2018
✕2 violations
- Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located
- 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�F as required.
Jan 17, 2018
✓Dec 21, 2017
✕1 violation
- Critical:Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.
Dec 14, 2017
✕4 violations
- Insects, rodents present
- Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Jan 12, 2017
✕2 violations
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- 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.
Dec 9, 2016
✕6 violations
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Insects, rodents present
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Critical:Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.
- 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
Oct 19, 2015
✓Oct 2, 2015
✕5 violations
- Insects, rodents present
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- 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.
- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
- 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)
Oct 15, 2014
✓2 violations
- 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)
Oct 7, 2014
✕5 violations
- 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)
- Critical:All poultry, poultry stuffings, stuffed meats and stuffings containing meat are not heated to 165�F or above.
- 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.
Sep 17, 2013
✕3 violations
- Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
- Critical:All poultry, poultry stuffings, stuffed meats and stuffings containing meat are not heated to 165�F or above.
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Aug 20, 2012
✓3 violations
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
- Insects, rodents present
Jul 13, 2012
✕6 violations
- 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)
- Insects, rodents present
- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
- Critical:Potentially hazardous foods such as salads prepared from potatoes or macaroni are not prepared as recommended using prechilled ingredients and not prechilled to 45�F or less as recommended before they are stored on buffet lines.
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Source: New York State Department of Health. Data shown unmodified from the official record. See something wrong? Report a data issue.