Restaurant · Saratoga County, NY

Familiar Creature

42 Phila Street

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Critical violations found

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Quick Answers

When was Familiar Creature last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 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 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Feb 19, 2025 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Familiar Creature ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 19, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Inspection

Nov 5, 2026

Critical violations found

2 recorded violations

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.

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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

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 19, 2025

Non-critical violations only

3 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 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.

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minorCode 16Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.

In Plain English

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.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Feb 19, 2025 · Original Source

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