Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Zoar Valley Tavern & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Dec 9, 2025. 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 May 22, 2024 to Dec 9, 2025.
Has Zoar Valley Tavern & Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 22, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Inspection
Dec 9, 2025
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
minorCode 8FFood temperature
Official Wording
Improper thawing procedures used
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 17, 2024
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 5AFood temperature
Official Wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 22, 2024
Critical violations found
2 recorded violations
minorCode 8EFood temperature
Official Wording
Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.