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HOME STYLE PIZZA/THE RITZ ON UNION

1720 UNION STREET, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309

Last inspected Nov 6, 2025

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Inspection history

  1. Nov 6, 2025

    3 violations
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  2. Jun 15, 2021

    4 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  3. Mar 28, 2019

    5 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)
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Critical:Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  4. Jun 7, 2018

    6 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
    • Improper thawing procedures used
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
    • 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)
  5. Feb 3, 2017

  6. Jul 27, 2016

  7. Oct 21, 2015

    2 violations
    • 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)
  8. Dec 19, 2013

    3 violations
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
  9. Jul 27, 2012

  10. Feb 9, 2011

    6 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
  11. Jun 3, 2010

    2 violations
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  12. Dec 1, 2009

    2 violations
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
  13. Mar 2, 2009

    2 violations
    • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
    • Critical:Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.
  14. Oct 9, 2008

    1 violation
    • Critical:Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.
  15. Dec 20, 2007

    1 violation
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
  16. May 18, 2007

  17. Sep 21, 2006

  18. Jul 21, 2005

  19. Jun 29, 2005

  20. Mar 23, 2004

  21. Mar 24, 2003

  22. Jun 13, 2002

  23. Dec 12, 2001

  24. Nov 21, 2000

  25. Mar 28, 2000

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