Al's Wine & Whiskey Lounge
321 SOUTH Clinton STREET, Syracuse, NY 13202
Last inspected Feb 19, 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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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 23 inspections on record for Al's Wine & Whiskey Lounge, spanning November 2006 to February 2026 — every one straight from New York State Department of Health.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
The most recent inspection noted 5 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Feb 19, 2026
✓5 violations
- 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
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
Jul 3, 2025
✓1 violation
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
Dec 12, 2024
✓Sep 13, 2024
✕6 violations
- Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Dec 1, 2023
✓3 violations
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
Jun 21, 2022
✕4 violations
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Insects, rodents present
Oct 7, 2021
✕3 violations
- Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- 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
Oct 9, 2019
✓5 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
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Hair is improperly restrained
Dec 13, 2018
✓5 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 and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Hair is improperly restrained
- Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
Dec 8, 2017
✓4 violations
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- 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
Nov 18, 2016
✕2 violations
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Nov 19, 2015
✓2 violations
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
Oct 14, 2014
✕8 violations
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- 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.
- 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
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
Apr 5, 2013
✕4 violations
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
Jun 15, 2012
✕5 violations
- 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)
- Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
- Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
Jun 17, 2011
✕3 violations
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
- Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
Aug 11, 2010
✕9 violations
- Insects, rodents present
- Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- 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 use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Sep 23, 2009
✓1 violation
- Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
Jul 29, 2009
✓5 violations
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- 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
- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
Jul 9, 2009
✕9 violations
- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
- Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
- 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)
Aug 5, 2008
✕3 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: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
- 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)
Jul 17, 2007
✕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)
- Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Critical: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
Nov 17, 2006
✓5 violations
- Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- 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
- Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
- Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
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Source: New York State Department of Health (health.ny.gov). Data shown unmodified from the official government record. CleanPlate is an independent service, not affiliated with any government agency. See something wrong? Report a data issue.
