Uncommon Grounds Coffee and Bagels

1475 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

Passed re-check · Sep 8, 2026 Directions
70
Fair BiteKarma score 70 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 Sep 8, 2026: passed with 6 violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing, cited 3 times, plus 7 other repeat issues.
  • 2 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 6 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Sep 8

    Re-Inspection

    6 violations
    • Minor Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • 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)
  3. Passed Jun 2

    Inspection

    14 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Cracked/dirty fresh eggs, liquid or frozen eggs and powdered eggs not pasteurized.
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located
    • Minor Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
    • Minor Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
    • 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 Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
    • Minor Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
    • Minor Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
    • Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Jan 28

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

  6. Passed Jan 14

    Inspection

    9 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165°F or above within two hours.
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Minor Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
    • Minor Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Inadequate personal cleanliness
    • Minor Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Minor Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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