Restaurant · Albany County, NY

Tailgate Tavern

2563 Western Avenue

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Tailgate Tavern last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 19, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Jul 2, 2024 to Mar 19, 2026.
Has Tailgate Tavern ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 2, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Inspection

Mar 19, 2026

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 10BCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 15BFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 11AOther

Official Wording

Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 2, 2024

Non-critical violations only

3 recorded violations

minorCode 11AOther

Official Wording

Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 14CPests

Official Wording

Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 16Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jul 2, 2024 · Original Source