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Food Service Establishment · Hamilton County, NY

Hemlock Hall

305 Maple Lodge Road

Last inspected Jun 24, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Non-critical violations only
More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Inspection

Jun 24, 2026

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.

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minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

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.

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minorCode 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.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 24, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 16, 2025

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10BOther

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 9, 2024

Critical violations found

5 recorded violations

minorCode 10BOther

Official wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 2COther

Official wording

Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 11DOther

Official wording

Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 11AOther

Official wording

Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 12DOther

Official wording

Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source

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