HOME STYLE PIZZA/THE RITZ ON UNION
1720 UNION STREET, SCHENECTADY, NY 12309
Last inspected Aug 18, 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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CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for HOME STYLE PIZZA/THE RITZ ON UNION, spanning November 2000 to August 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
Aug 18, 2026
✓Nov 6, 2025
✓3 violations
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- 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
Jun 15, 2021
✓4 violations
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Mar 28, 2019
✕5 violations
- Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- 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)
- Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
Jun 7, 2018
✓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
- 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)
- Improper thawing procedures used
Feb 3, 2017
✓Jul 27, 2016
✓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)
Dec 19, 2013
✕3 violations
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Jul 27, 2012
✓Feb 9, 2011
✓6 violations
- Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
Jun 3, 2010
✓2 violations
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
Dec 1, 2009
✕2 violations
- Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
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.
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.
Dec 20, 2007
✕1 violation
- Critical: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
May 18, 2007
✓Sep 21, 2006
✓Jul 21, 2005
✓Jun 29, 2005
✕Mar 23, 2004
✕Mar 24, 2003
✓Jun 13, 2002
✓Dec 12, 2001
✓Nov 21, 2000
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