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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 2025.
- Last inspected Apr 10, 2026: passed with 16 violations, 2 critical.
- Keeps coming up: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage)., cited 2 times, plus 5 other repeat issues.
- #5 in Albany's Hall of Shame, among the lowest BiteKarma scores in the city.
- 4 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 3 visits
- 2026
- Passed Apr 10
Inspection
16 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
- 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 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 Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Minor Improper thawing procedures used
- Minor Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
- Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
- Minor Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
- 2025
- Passed Oct 30
Inspection
6 violations, 1 critical
- 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.
- Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
- Minor Improper thawing procedures used
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
- Passed Aug 4
Inspection
2 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
- 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)
Nearby
BiteKarma scores around Gulshan Cafe and Sweets, which is the dark pin. Zoom in to see the dots' scores, and tap a pin marked + to see everything at that address.