809 Bar and Restaurant
288 Exchange Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14608
Passed re-check · Apr 30, 2026 Directions
77
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 8 of 8 graded inspections since 2024.
- Last inspected Apr 30, 2026: passed with 3 violations.
- Keeps coming up: Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165°F or above within two hours., cited 2 times, plus 9 other repeat issues.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 8 visits
- 2026
- Passed Apr 30
Re-Inspection
3 violations
- Minor Insects, rodents present
- Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Passed Apr 15
Re-Inspection
7 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165°F or above within two hours.
- Minor Insects, rodents present
- Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- Minor Improper thawing procedures used
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Minor Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Passed Apr 1
Inspection
11 violations, 2 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.
- Critical Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165°F or above within two hours.
- Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
- 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 Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
- 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 Insects, rodents present
- 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)
- 2025
- Passed Dec 11
Inspection
3 violations
- Minor In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
- Minor Insects, rodents present
- Minor Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
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