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Restaurant · Onondaga County, NY

Stella's Diner

3709 West Genesee Street

Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Non-critical violations only

SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Inspection

Apr 20, 2026

Non-critical violations only

5 recorded violations

minorCode 11COther

Official wording

Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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 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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minorCode 12COther

Official wording

Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

In plain English

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

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minorCode 15AOther

Official wording

Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

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, Apr 20, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 22, 2025

Non-critical violations only

5 recorded violations

minorCode 14CPests

Official wording

Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 12CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 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 problems

minorCode 15AFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 12, 2025

Critical violations found

3 recorded violations

minorCode 12DHandwashing

Official wording

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

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 problems

criticalCode 2CFood temperature

Official wording

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

minorCode 15AFacility maintenance

Official wording

Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 7, 2024

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 12CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 10, 2024

No violations found

1 recorded violation

minorCode NoneOther

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

In plain English

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

More about inspection finding

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 10, 2024 · Original Source

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