Food Service Establishment · Dutchess County, NY

Tallow

130 Route 44

Last inspected Oct 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Tallow last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 29, 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from May 13, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026.
Has Tallow ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 13, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Inspection

Oct 29, 2026

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 15CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 29, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Jun 11, 2026

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 4, 2026

Critical violations found

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 4AChemicals

Official Wording

Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 8FFood temperature

Official Wording

Improper thawing procedures used

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 29, 2025

Non-critical violations only

3 recorded violations

minorCode 8AContamination

Official Wording

Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 8DOther

Official Wording

Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required

In Plain English

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

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minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.