More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Ithaca Halal Cusine last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jul 31, 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?
4 inspections on record, from Aug 27, 2025 to Jul 31, 2026.
Has Ithaca Halal Cusine ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 27, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Inspection
Jul 31, 2026
Critical violations found
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 5CFood temperature
Official Wording
Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
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.
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.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jul 31, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 7, 2026
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 7, 2026 · Original Source
Re-Inspection
Dec 12, 2025
No violations found
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 27, 2025
Critical violations found
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 3CFood temperature
Official Wording
Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
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.