Little Red Dog House
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Red Dog House five times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Albany restaurants, the typical score is 86; Little Red Dog House is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed no allergy disclosure statement in the facility for public view. 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 will create an allergy disclosure statement for the facility.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
95
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed coleslaw, sausage dogs, and hotdogs not maintained at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the left side prep top cooler. CA: 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. PIC will rapidly food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed pipe connected to the sink in the bathroom leaking. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
82
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cole slaw maintained at a temperature above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the left side prep top cooler. CA: 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. PIC discarded cole slaw.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips available in the facility for sanitizer solution. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will obtain sanitizer test strips for the facility.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most current inspection report not posted at the drive thru window or walk up window in public view. 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 post the current inspection report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
74
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food item such as slaw in cold holding not being maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. CA: 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. PIC placed the slaw in the RIC to rapidly cool and provided another slaw container from the RIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster lid 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 the dumpster lid closed.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile with water stains in the back kitchen area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have ceiling tiles replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed chili stains on the walls in the main kitchen area. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC will have the walls cleaned.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; and eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will have the rodent droppings cleaned up and contact a pest control company.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bag of nacho chips being stored uncovered on the bottom of the prep table shelf. 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 provided the container with a lid.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling food not wearing any type of hair restraint. 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 provided the employees with hair nets.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
64
Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed the three-compartment sink with no test strips. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will supply the three-compartment sink with test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster lid 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 the dumpster lid closed.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bag of nacho chips left open being stored on the bottom of the prep table shelf. 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 wrapped the bag of chips with plastic wrap.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees preparing food not wearing any type of hair restraint. 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 provided the employees with hair nets.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a cup being used as a scoop in a container of oyster crackers. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC will replace the cups with a scoop that contains a handle.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the fume hood not clean to sight or touch. 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)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tile with water stains in the back kitchen area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have ceiling tiles replaced.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Red Dog House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Red Dog House on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Red Dog House?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Red Dog House.
How does Little Red Dog House compare to other restaurants in Albany?
Little Red Dog House most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Albany average of 86.
Has Little Red Dog House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Red Dog House have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Red Dog 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.
How often is Little Red Dog House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Red Dog House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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