GOOD INFORMATION. BETTER PEACE OF MIND.Español · Always free. No signup required.

Food Service Establishment · Orange County, NY

Bareburger

498 Red Apple Court

Last inspected Oct 28, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

Read Reviews on Google

Critical violations found
FacebookX Score Card

Get the Next Inspection, Free.

We'll email you when Bareburger has a new health inspection. No spam, one-click unsubscribe.

No account needed. Unsubscribe at any time.

Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

Quick Answers

When was Bareburger last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 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: 4 violations recorded, including 2 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
12 inspections on record, from Oct 31, 2023 to Oct 28, 2026.
Has Bareburger ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 31, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

12 inspections

Inspection

Oct 28, 2026

Critical violations found

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 1HContamination

Official Wording

Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.

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 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.

More about handwashing problems
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
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

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

Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Critical violations found

5 recorded violations

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.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode 11BCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
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 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

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Apr 27, 2026

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 1, 2026

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 8, 2025

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

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.

More about handwashing problems
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

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 8, 2025 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Jul 25, 2025

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jul 25, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 9, 2025

Critical violations found

1 recorded violation

criticalCode 1BContamination

Official Wording

Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections

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

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

Inspection

Sep 25, 2024

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

minorCode 11AOther

Official Wording

Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 25, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 20, 2024

Non-critical violations only

2 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 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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 20, 2024 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Dec 14, 2023

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 14, 2023 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Nov 16, 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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 16, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 31, 2023

Critical violations found

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 1BContamination

Official Wording

Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections

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
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

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Oct 31, 2023 · Original Source

More Restaurants Nearby

All restaurants in ZIP 10917