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Syracuse

Gem (The)

832 Spencer STREET, Syracuse, NY 13204

Last inspected Feb 18, 2026

Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.

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Inspection history

  1. Feb 18, 2026

    3 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
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  2. Aug 20, 2025

    1 violation
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  3. Feb 5, 2025

    6 violations
    • 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)
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  4. Apr 16, 2024

    2 violations
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  5. Oct 4, 2023

    1 violation
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  6. Dec 14, 2022

    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)
    • 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)
  7. Jun 24, 2022

  8. Nov 2, 2021

    6 violations
    • 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
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • 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)
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  9. May 19, 2021

    6 violations
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
    • Critical:Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
    • 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
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  10. Oct 8, 2020

    2 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)
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  11. Oct 22, 2019

    3 violations
    • 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
    • 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)
  12. May 29, 2019

    5 violations
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Hair is improperly restrained
  13. Oct 9, 2018

    4 violations
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • 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)
    • 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.
  14. Nov 17, 2017

    5 violations
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • 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
    • 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)
  15. Nov 3, 2016

    1 violation
    • Critical:Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
  16. Sep 27, 2016

    12 violations
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • 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.
    • Improper thawing procedures used
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
    • Critical:Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
    • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
    • 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
  17. Jun 30, 2015

    2 violations
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
    • Improper thawing procedures used
  18. Jun 9, 2015

    11 violations
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
    • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Critical:Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • 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.
  19. Jun 5, 2014

    13 violations
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Critical:Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
    • 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.
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Critical:Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
    • 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
    • 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
    • Critical:Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • 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
  20. Aug 27, 2013

    6 violations
    • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • 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.
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • 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
  21. Mar 6, 2013

    4 violations
    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  22. Sep 4, 2012

    6 violations
    • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
    • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • 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.
    • 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
  23. Feb 1, 2012

    4 violations
    • 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.
    • 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
  24. Jun 13, 2011

    2 violations
    • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

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