Of the eight health inspections conducted in Steuben County last month, three found critical violations, five had no violations and none had outstanding violations, according to new reports released by the Steuben County Health Department.
According to health.ny.gov, there are more than 90,000 food establishments in New York State. Inspections cover all public or private establishments that serve food on site, including schools, nursing homes, etc.
Due to the volume of dining establishments reviewed in the past month, below is a selection of the highest and lowest rated restaurants. Current and past New York State health inspection reports can be found at data.the-leader.com.
Some of the Steuben County eateries with the most health violations last month
Critical violations must be corrected on the spot, and non-critical ones until the future.
La Cabana Mexican Restaurant.
7423 Seneca Road North, Hornell
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Inspection date: 10/14/2025
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Violations: Total 1. 1 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed after previous inspection
7465 Seneca Road North, Hornell
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Inspection date: 10/14/2025
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Violations: Total 1. 1 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed after previous inspection
Avondale Avenue, North Hornell
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Review date: 10/15/2025
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Violations: Total 1. 1 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed after previous inspection
Steuben County eateries with perfect health inspections last month
No violations of the health code were found during inspections in these institutions.
Boces-Coopers Plains Food Trade
9579 Professional gear, painted mail
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Inspection date: 10/14/2025
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Violations: Total 0. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed after previous inspection
7580 Seneca Road North, Hornell
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Review date: 10/15/2025
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Violations: Total 0. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed after previous inspection
134 Seneca Street, Hornell
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Review date: 10/15/2025
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Violations: Total 0. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed after previous inspection
14109 Keuka Village Road, Hammondsport
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Inspection date: 10/16/2025
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Violations: Total 0. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed after previous inspection
1615 Main Street, Woodhull
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Inspection date: 10/17/2025
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Violations: Total 0. 0 critical, 0 non-critical, 0 not fixed after previous inspection
What are critical and non-critical violations?
According to a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Health, red “critical” violations include “food source and condition, food preparation and storage temperature, food handler sanitation practices, water and wastewater, food contamination by pests, and use of toxic substances.”
Critical violations must be corrected during inspection because they contain factors that can cause foodborne illness.
In New York State, restaurants are not subject to inspections if they have been approved or failed.
Non-critical, or blue, violations do not involve factors that can directly cause foodborne illness, but can have a negative impact on restaurant operations. Violations of this nature relate to the maintenance, design and cleanliness of the establishment.
Non-critical violations are not as urgent as critical violations and must be determined within the time frame specified by the health inspector.
How often are health screenings in Steuben County?
The frequency of food establishment inspections in New York State depends on the establishment’s risk category and the establishment’s health code compliance history.
High-risk catering establishments are inspected twice a year, medium – once a year, low – every two years.
Examples of high-risk food establishments include table-service restaurants, cafeterias, and school kitchens where food is prepared—businesses that involve complex food processes such as pre-cooking or heating and cooling food.
Medium-risk food establishments do not require such complex processes because they serve low-maintenance foods such as pizza, hamburgers, sandwiches.
Bars and coffee shops are typical low-risk food establishments due to the minimal preparation required to serve them.
Inspectors from each county’s health department are trained by the New York State Department of Health to standardize health inspections of food establishments throughout the state. Information about each county’s health department can be found at health.ny.gov/environmental/water/drinking/ctyadd1.htm.
How do I report food establishments that may be in violation of health standards in Steuben County?
The health department of each respective county is responsible for enforcing public health regulations.
If you suspect that a food establishment is unclean or may be in violation of health standards, report it to the Steuben County Health Department and an inspector will investigate the complaint. To file a report, file a complaint https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/indoors/food_safety/complaints.htm.
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This article originally appeared in The Leader: Five Steuben County eateries pass clean health inspections; three marked critical violations in October