Re-Inspection
Jul 9, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jul 9, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Niagara County, NY
Anchor Bar
223 Rainbow Boulevard
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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
Jun 30, 2026
Non-critical violations only
3 recorded violations
minorCode 10ACleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
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 findingminorCode 13BEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
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 issuesOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 30, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 17, 2025
Non-critical violations only
2 recorded violations
minorCode 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 findingminorCode 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 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 21, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Aug 27, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 27, 2024 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
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 temperatureOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 29, 2024
Critical violations found
2 recorded violations
minorCode 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 findingcriticalCode 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 temperatureOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Jul 29, 2024 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Feb 16, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 16, 2024 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Feb 6, 2024
Non-critical violations only
2 recorded violations
minorCode 13BEmployee health and hygiene
Official wording
Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
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 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 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 16, 2024
Critical violations found
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 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 temperaturecriticalCode 7EFood temperature
Official wording
Other potentially hazardous foods requiring cooking are not heated to 140�F or above.
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 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.
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, Jan 16, 2024 · Original Source
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