Better Bite a

99 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12210

Passed · Jul 10, 2026 Directions
87
Good BiteKarma score 87 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jul 10, 2026: passed with 4 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: 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), cited 3 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 10

    Inspection

    4 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Sep 23

    Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor 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)
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Feb 15

    Re-Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor 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)
  7. Passed Jan 18

    Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding.
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor 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)

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