SCHENECTADY COUNTY JAIL

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Inspection history

1. Oct 30, 2025

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   5 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
   • 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)
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

2. Jul 24, 2025

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   4 violations

   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
   • 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)
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

3. Oct 10, 2024

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   10 violations

   • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
   • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
   • 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)
   • Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
   • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
   • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

4. May 19, 2022

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   6 violations

   • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
   • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • 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
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

5. Dec 16, 2019

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   2 violations

   • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
   • Critical:Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)

6. Nov 29, 2018

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   4 violations

   • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
   • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

7. Dec 29, 2017

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8. Dec 21, 2016

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9. Dec 22, 2015

   ✓

10. Dec 23, 2014

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11. Dec 23, 2013

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12. Oct 11, 2013

    ✓

13. Dec 11, 2012

    ✓

14. Sep 13, 2012

    ✓

15. Dec 20, 2011

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16. Nov 15, 2011

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17. Dec 30, 2010

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18. Aug 11, 2010

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19. Nov 20, 2009

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20. May 14, 2009

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21. Nov 21, 2008

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22. Apr 11, 2008

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23. Dec 12, 2007

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    1 violation

    • Critical:Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections

24. Dec 27, 2006

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    1 violation

    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.

25. Nov 1, 2005

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