China Max Crossgates Mall

1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, NY 12203

Passed · Jul 17, 2026 Directions
82
Good BiteKarma score 82 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 6 of 6 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected Jul 17, 2026: passed with 10 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: 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., cited 2 times, plus 6 other repeat issues.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jul 17

    Inspection

    10 violations
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • 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 Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  3. Passed Feb 2

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

  4. Passed Jan 15

    Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • 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.
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • 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)
  5. 2025
  6. Passed Jan 15

    Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)