Food Service Establishment · Orange County, NY

Highland Social

8 Schneider Avenue

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Critical violations found

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Quick Answers

When was Highland Social last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 2, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Critical violations found”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 6 inspections on record, from Dec 6, 2023 to Mar 2, 2026.
Has Highland Social ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 6, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

6 inspections

Inspection

Mar 2, 2026

Critical violations found

1 recorded violation

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

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 2, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Feb 25, 2025

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

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

Inspection

Jan 24, 2025

Critical violations found

3 recorded violations

criticalCode 2EFood temperature

Official Wording

Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and 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.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 1DOther

Official Wording

Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)

In Plain English

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

More about other finding

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.

Sep 23, 2024

Non-critical violations only

1 recorded violation

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.