Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
70
Score
Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Albany facility scores 86, putting Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips at the 3-compartment sink. CA: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will purchase the correct test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the most current inspection score not posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post the current score.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the fryer, RIC, microwave, and table under the grill not free from an accumulation of grease. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. PIC will have the equipment cleaned.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the fume hood not free from an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the 2- compartment sink leaking. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the sink repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor, walls, and ceiling in the kitchen area not free from an accumulation of dust and food debris. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have the floor, walls, and ceiling cleaned.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
70
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several items in the employee hand washing sin. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. PIC removed the items from the hand washing sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen area not free from an accumulation of dust. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the ceiling tiles cleaned.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed the facility had no written consumer notification of the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food items. CA: The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. PIC was provided with a copy of the Food Allergens and Allergen Awareness handout.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the fume hood not free from an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the microwave and prep top cooler not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have the microwave and prep top cooler cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen area not free from an accumulation of dust. CA: Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. PIC will have the ceiling tiles cleaned.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
90
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed rice and chicken not being held at 135 degrees fahrenheit. CA:Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC discarded the items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the fumehood not free from an accumulation of grease. CA:Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
May 6, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken.
How does Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Albany?
Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Albany average of 86.
Has Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Baby Shane Southern Fried Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.
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