Re-Inspection
Feb 20, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 20, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Dutchess County, NY
Daily Planet/An American Diner
1202 Route 55
Last inspected Feb 20, 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
10 inspectionsInspection
Feb 17, 2026
Critical violations found
4 recorded violations
minorCode 9BEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 8EFood temperature
Official wording
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
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 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 15CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 17, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 9, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 9, 2025 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Feb 21, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 13, 2025
Critical violations found
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 5AFood temperature
Official wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold 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 11BCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
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 11AOther
Official wording
Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 3, 2024
Non-critical violations only
2 recorded violations
minorCode 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 11DCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
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 problemsOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 3, 2024 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Sep 11, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 11, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 10, 2024
Critical violations found
3 recorded violations
criticalCode 5EContamination
Official wording
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.
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 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 11DCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
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 problemsOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 10, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 21, 2024
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 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 findingOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 21, 2023
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 8BEquipment and utensils
Official wording
In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 21, 2023 · Original Source