Food Service Establishment · Livingston County, NY

Galene New American Restaurant

5870 Big Tree Road

Last inspected Oct 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Galene New American Restaurant last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Critical violations found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Dec 11, 2024 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Galene New American Restaurant ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 11, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Oct 22, 2026

Critical violations found

4 recorded violations

minorCode 8BEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

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

minorCode 12DHandwashing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

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.

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.

Official Wording

Home canned goods, or canned goods from unapproved processor found on premises

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 28, 2026

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 12CWater, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 28, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 9, 2025

Critical violations found

5 recorded violations

criticalCode 5EContamination

Official Wording

Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.

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 13BEmployee health and hygiene

Official Wording

Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance

In Plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

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

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 8BEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

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

minorCode 14APests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents present

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

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 9, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 11, 2024

Critical violations found

3 recorded violations

minorCode 12DHandwashing

Official Wording

Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs

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.

Official Wording

Home canned goods, or canned goods from unapproved processor found on premises

In Plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

minorCode 11CContamination