J Lemon Pepper 9
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
33
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 18 violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensils”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Albany restaurant, which scores around 86. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 14 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the front hand wash sink. CA: Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: individual, disposable towel. COS PIC had employee to place paper towels at the hand wash sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy in the facility. CA: The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee. PIC will have employees to sign EHP ASAP and keep them on file at facility.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers in the facility. PIC stated that they just open the chicken to see if it is cooked. CA: Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. PIC will have thermometers in facility to be able to check temps of food products.
511-6-1.05(3)(g)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: When employees were asked who was in charge no one know who was in charge. One employee called the manager and he came to the facility. CA: There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. COS PIC arrived when called. PIC informed that someone has to be left in charge when he is not at the facility and all employees must know who is in charge.
511-6-1.03(2)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed an employee in the main kitchen not wearing a beard restraint while preparing food. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC will have employee to put on a beard restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes hanging on the hand wash sink at the front of the facility. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: eld between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS PIC placed clothes in sanitizer buckets.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report not posted at drive thru window. CA: Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC will have inspection report posted at drive thru window.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop in ice machine not being properly stored. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops. COS PIC removed scoop from ice and had employee to wash it.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several scoops in seasoning and flour not being stored properly. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS PIC removed scoops and washed them and placed them back in the product properly with the handle sticking up.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a to go cup being used as a scoop in the lemon pepper seasoning. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC removed to go cup from the lemon pepper seasoning.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a microwave in the facility that is not commercial grade. CA: Food service equipment must be commercial grade equipment and designed and built according to standards set by American National standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs. Such an accredited program includes, but is not limited to, one offered by the National Sanitation Foundation, or Underwriters Laboratories. Food equipment that is certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program is deemed to comply with subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule when used for its intended purpose. PIC will have microwave replaced with a commercial grade one.
511-6-1.5
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed an abundance amount of grease build up on the vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a leak on the three compartment sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak repaired on the three compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster lids open. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. PIC will have lids closed on the dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cardboard boxes in the WIC on the floor. CA: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. COS PIC had employee remove cardboard boxes removed from the floor of the WIC.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed seasonings in large containers not properly labeled (Lemon pepper seasoning, flower, and batter). CA: Label information shall include: The common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC will have seasonings in the large containers properly labeled.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing raw chicken at the three compartment sink area. CA: During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. PIC will have three compartment sink properly cleaned. PIC will need to install a meat prep sink in the facility.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed corn sitting on the three compartment sink while an employee was washing dishes. CA: During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination. COS PIC had employee to move corn.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
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Feb 13, 2026
Initial
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J Lemon Pepper 9 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J Lemon Pepper 9 on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J Lemon Pepper 9?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J Lemon Pepper 9.
How does J Lemon Pepper 9 compare to other restaurants in Albany?
J Lemon Pepper 9 most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Albany average of 86.
Has J Lemon Pepper 9's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at J Lemon Pepper 9 have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at J Lemon Pepper 9 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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