Inspection
Nov 17, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 17, 2025 · Original Source
Food Service Establishment · Albany County, NY
SUNY Zen Cafe
201 Fuller Road
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsInspection
Jun 11, 2024
Non-critical violations only
3 recorded violations
minorCode 12EHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 15DCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 16Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 21, 2023
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 5, 2023
Critical violations found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 6AFood temperature
Official wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 16Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source
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