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ESS GOURMET CATERING

50 NORTH MAIN STREET, SPRING VALLEY, NY 10977

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026

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Inspection history

  1. Feb 19, 2026

    3 violations
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  2. May 13, 2025

    3 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  3. Feb 18, 2025

    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)
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  4. May 21, 2024

    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
  5. Jan 31, 2024

    5 violations
    • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • 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)
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  6. May 22, 2023

    4 violations
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • 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)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  7. Jan 24, 2023

    6 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
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Improper thawing procedures used
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  8. May 23, 2022

    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)
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  9. Dec 21, 2021

    6 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)
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  10. May 11, 2021

    3 violations
    • 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
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
  11. Aug 11, 2020

    3 violations
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  12. Feb 10, 2020

    4 violations
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  13. May 20, 2019

    3 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  14. Dec 26, 2018

    3 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
    • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  15. Jun 1, 2018

    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
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  16. Mar 28, 2018

    1 violation
    • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
  17. Jan 30, 2018

    4 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 of equipment not clean
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  18. Oct 31, 2017

    2 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
  19. Aug 24, 2017

    5 violations
    • Insects, rodents present
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • 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)
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  20. Feb 27, 2017

    2 violations
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  21. Mar 22, 2016

    4 violations
    • Critical:Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
    • 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)
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  22. Oct 29, 2015

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

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