New Flava Restaurant
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2024, New Flava Restaurant has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on May 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Albany restaurant, which scores around 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cornbread dressing in warmer cabinet maintained at a temperature below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 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 food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cabbages near warmer cabinet stored uncovered. 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 food item.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
82
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mashed potatoes near warmer cabinet stored uncovered. 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 food item.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish improperly thawing. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below. PIC placed fish under running water.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed fumehood in need of cleaning. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have fume hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
86
Mar 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed neckbones on the stovetop and green beans in the warmer maintained at a temperature below 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 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 food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed facility without employee health policies. CA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. PIC will obtain employee health policies for the facility.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers provided in facility to measure hot holding food temperatures. 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 get thermometers for the facility.
511-6-1.05(3)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks in RIC behind counter stored with drinks to be sold to customers. CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC removed employee items from RIC.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed opened raw chicken stored next to trash. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. PIC removed chicken from trash area.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cornbread near warmer stored uncovered. 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 cornbread.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed exterior and interior of the microwave in need of cleaning. CA: The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. PIC cleaned microwave.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
58
Mar 12, 2024
Followup
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometers provided in reach in coolers to measure ambient temperature. CA: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit. PIC will provide thermometers.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee not wearing a beard net 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 supply employee with beard net.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket not properly stored. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). PIC will properly store wiping cloth.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
86
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed pork chops in warmer not maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall 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 increased temperature of the warmer.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods (Broccoli, sausage, yams) in Reach in Cooler not maintained at 41 Degrees Fahrenheit. 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 items in freezer to cool down.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, and smoked chicken on the stovetop not maintained at 135 degrees or above. 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 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 placed food in the oven to warm.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at employee handwashing sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel. PIC placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the inside of the fryer not clean to sight. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will clean fryer.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin not covered to prevent overhead contamination. 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee not wearing a beard net 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 supply employee with beard net.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the previous inspection report not posted in facility. 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 new inspection report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop in ice bucket not stored with handle above the product. 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 stored scoop properly.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak in handwashing sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; and maintained in good repair. PIC will have sink repaired.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dead pest under prep table in the front of food service. CA: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. PIC will remove pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Flava Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Flava Restaurant on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Flava Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New Flava Restaurant.
How does New Flava Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Albany?
New Flava Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Albany average of 86.
Has New Flava Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Flava Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Flava Restaurant 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 New Flava Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Flava Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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