Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Up North Wood Fire Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Aug 28, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Critical violations found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
7 inspections on record, from Feb 20, 2024 to Aug 28, 2026.
Has Up North Wood Fire Bar & Grill ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 7 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 20, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
7 inspections
Inspection
Aug 28, 2026
Critical violations found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 3CFood temperature
Official Wording
Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
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.
Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
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, Aug 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 6, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 2CFood temperature
Official Wording
Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
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, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 7, 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.
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 20, 2024
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 5BFood temperature
Official Wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours.
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.