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ST. JOSEPH'S HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY

402 SOUTH AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14620

Last inspected Nov 17, 2025

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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Inspection history

  1. Nov 17, 2025

    3 violations
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  2. Nov 26, 2024

    3 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  3. Mar 1, 2023

  4. Apr 27, 2022

    2 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  5. May 24, 2021

    2 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  6. Dec 20, 2019

    5 violations
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  7. Oct 12, 2018

    2 violations
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  8. Jun 9, 2017

    2 violations
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  9. May 26, 2017

    5 violations
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • 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
    • Insects, rodents present
  10. Oct 31, 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)
    • 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
  11. Oct 22, 2015

  12. Sep 22, 2015

    5 violations
    • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • 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)
  13. Jul 21, 2014

    2 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  14. Jun 23, 2014

    10 violations
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
    • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Insects, rodents present
  15. May 2, 2013

    9 violations
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact 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)
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  16. Mar 6, 2012

    2 violations
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  17. Nov 15, 2010

  18. Dec 2, 2009

    1 violation
    • 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.
  19. Nov 10, 2008

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