Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chemung County, NY
Central Hots
220 Roe Avenue
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
2 inspectionsInspection
Jun 12, 2026
Critical violations found
7 recorded violations
criticalCode 3CFood temperature
Official wording
Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
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 temperaturecriticalCode 1BContamination
Official wording
Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 9DOther
Official wording
Dressing rooms dirty, not provided, improperly located
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 8DOther
Official wording
Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 5CFood temperature
Official wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
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 8AContamination
Official wording
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)
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 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 problemsOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 12, 2026 · Original Source
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