Kong Dog

1 Crossgates Mall Space B217 Road, Albany, NY 12203

Passed · Jan 21, 2026 Directions
86
Good BiteKarma score 86 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 21, 2026: passed with 7 violations, 1 critical.
  • Keeps coming up: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans, cited 3 times, plus 1 other repeat issue.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Jan 21

    Inspection

    7 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • 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
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • 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)
  3. 2025
  4. Passed Jan 15

    Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  5. 2024
  6. Passed Apr 5

    Inspection

    4 violations
    • Minor Insects, rodents present
    • 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 In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored