Decanter International Chop House
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2024, Decanter International Chop House has four inspections in the public record. On Apr 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited four times.
Decanter International Chop House's latest score of 82 falls below the Albany average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese and pasta in the WIC not covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered the food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the equipment in the kitchen not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the equipment cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the kitchen not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. 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 floor cleaned.
511-6-1.07(2)(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)
82
Jan 2, 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 employee hand washing sink missing paper towels. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. PIC placed a roll of paper towels at the sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the coving missing along the wall behind the toilet in the women restroom. CA: In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved. PIC will have the coving replaced.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the kitchen not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. 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 floor cleaned.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the ice machine not free from buildup. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have the ice machine cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floor in the kitchen not free from an accumulation of food debris. CA: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. 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 floor cleaned.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
86
Nov 7, 2024
Initial
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no cold water at the bar handwashing sink. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have the water repaired.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling tiles in the kitchen not in good repair. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the ceiling tiles replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several holes in the wall near the soda machine. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the holes repaired.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed coving missing along the wall near the WIC. CA: In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm). PIC will have the coving replaced.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Decanter International Chop House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Decanter International Chop House on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Decanter International Chop House?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Decanter International Chop House.
How does Decanter International Chop House compare to other restaurants in Albany?
Decanter International Chop House most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Albany average of 86.
Has Decanter International Chop House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Decanter International Chop House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Decanter International Chop House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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