Restaurant/Catering Operation · Tompkins County, NY

Tamarind

503 North Meadow Street

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Tamarind last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 17, 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: 2 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Dec 4, 2025 to Sep 17, 2026.
Has Tamarind ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 4, 2025.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Inspection

Sep 17, 2026

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

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

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.

Jun 15, 2026

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 6, 2026

Critical violations found

1 recorded violation

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

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from New York State Department of Health, May 6, 2026 · Original Source

Re-Inspection

Dec 16, 2025

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 16, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 4, 2025

Critical violations found

3 recorded violations

minorCode 14APests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents present

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

minorCode 8FFood temperature

Official Wording

Improper thawing procedures used

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

criticalCode 5CFood temperature

Official Wording

Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).