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80 South Swan Street, Albany, NY 12210

Passed · Apr 8, 2026 Directions
96
Excellent BiteKarma score 96 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 Apr 8, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
  • No critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 3 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Apr 8

    Inspection

    3 violations
    • Minor Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
    • 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
  3. 2025
  4. Passed May 7

    Inspection

    2 violations
    • Minor Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  5. 2024
  6. Perfect Jun 27

    Inspection

    No violations

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