More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Cataract Elementary School last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 8, 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?
8 inspections on record, from Oct 31, 2023 to Oct 8, 2026.
Has Cataract Elementary School ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 8 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 31, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
8 inspections
Inspection
Oct 8, 2026
Non-critical violations only
1 recorded violation
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 25, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 6AFood temperature
Official Wording
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 14, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 15, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 12, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 19, 2024
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2023
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
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.