Potsdam Head Start
Lawrence Avenue, Potsdam, NY 13676
Last inspected Apr 17, 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 Potsdam Head Start, spanning June 2004 to April 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
Apr 17, 2026
✓Mar 28, 2025
✓May 2, 2024
✓Mar 10, 2023
✕1 violation
- Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
Mar 17, 2022
✕1 violation
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
Feb 11, 2021
✓1 violation
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Jan 30, 2020
✕3 violations
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Mar 27, 2019
✓2 violations
- 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
Feb 5, 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)
- Improper thawing procedures used
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Feb 8, 2017
✕3 violations
- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Mar 1, 2016
✓1 violation
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Jan 21, 2015
✕5 violations
- Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Critical: Prepared food products contact equipment or work surfaces which have had prior contact with raw foods and where washing and sanitizing of the food contact surface has not occurred to prevent contamination
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Feb 26, 2014
✓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)
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Mar 22, 2013
✓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
Mar 21, 2012
✓2 violations
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Dec 1, 2011
✓1 violation
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Apr 26, 2011
✓1 violation
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Apr 1, 2010
✕2 violations
- Critical: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Dec 17, 2009
✓2 violations
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Feb 14, 2008
✓4 violations
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- 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
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
Mar 29, 2007
✕6 violations
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Sep 26, 2006
✓3 violations
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Oct 11, 2005
✓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)
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
Sep 16, 2004
✓Jun 9, 2004
✓
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