Blaze Pizza

1475 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Passed · Jan 7, 2026 Directions
89
Good BiteKarma score 89 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 3 of 3 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jan 7, 2026: passed with 6 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.
  • Keeps coming up: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces, cited 2 times, plus 3 other repeat issues.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 7

    Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
    • Minor Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jan 24

    Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Jan 17

    Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

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