Re-Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 15, 2026 · Original Source
Food Service Establishment · Steuben County, NY
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant
7423 Seneca Road North
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
Feb 19, 2026
Critical violations found
8 recorded violations
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.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 16Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode 8CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
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 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 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 problemscriticalCode 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 5BFood temperature
Official wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
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 temperatureOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Oct 14, 2025
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 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 temperatureOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Jun 10, 2025
Critical violations found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 7FFood temperature
Official wording
Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.
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 1HContamination
Official wording
Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
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 contaminationOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2025
Critical violations found
5 recorded violations
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 problemscriticalCode 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 2EFood temperature
Official wording
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and 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 temperaturecriticalCode 6BFood temperature
Official wording
Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.
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 temperatureOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Sep 25, 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 problemsOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2024
Critical violations found
3 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 temperatureminorCode 11CContamination
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
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 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 problemsOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 26, 2024 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Apr 23, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 1, 2024
Critical violations found
4 recorded violations
criticalCode 5BFood temperature
Official wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
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 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 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 temperatureOfficial record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 1, 2024 · Original Source
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