5 TOWNS COMM CENTER HEAD START
270 LAWRENCE AVENUE, NY 11559
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026
Official source: New York State Department of Health (health.ny.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 20 inspections on record for 5 TOWNS COMM CENTER HEAD START, spanning September 2008 to June 2026 — every one straight from New York State Department of Health.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Jun 2, 2026
✓Feb 3, 2025
✓Jan 13, 2025
✕6 violations
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Critical: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
- Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
- Insects, rodents present
- Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Sep 19, 2023
✓1 violation
- Insects, rodents present
Apr 12, 2023
✓1 violation
- Insects, rodents present
Mar 27, 2023
✓4 violations
- Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Insects, rodents present
Feb 28, 2020
✓1 violation
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Feb 24, 2020
✓5 violations
- Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
- Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
- 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
- Insects, rodents present
Feb 6, 2018
✓Jan 30, 2017
✓1 violation
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Oct 13, 2015
✓Sep 16, 2015
✓2 violations
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Insects, rodents present
Nov 18, 2014
✓1 violation
- Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
Oct 22, 2013
✓1 violation
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Dec 17, 2012
✕1 violation
- Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
Sep 6, 2012
✓1 violation
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Apr 28, 2011
✓1 violation
- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
Dec 7, 2009
✓Dec 8, 2008
✓Sep 11, 2008
✓2 violations
- 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
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Source: New York State Department of Health (health.ny.gov). Data shown unmodified from the official government record. CleanPlate is an independent service, not affiliated with any government agency. See something wrong? Report a data issue.