GREEN CHIMNEYS SCHOOL

400 DOANSBURG ROAD, BREWSTER, NY 10509 · Restaurant (School K-12 Food Service)

Inspection summary

GREEN CHIMNEYS SCHOOL has been inspected 82 times by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) since September 25, 2001. The most recent inspection, on August 19, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

39 of 82 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 4 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Protecting food from contamination, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk
This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.
Recorded 6 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 8, 2017. For example: 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)
PestsHigher risk
Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.
Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 19, 2026. For example: Insects, rodents present
Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk
Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.
Recorded 5 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on May 27, 2026. For example: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk
Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.
Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 3, 2016. For example: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
Food temperature controlHigher risk
Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.
Recorded once on July 14, 2022. For example: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

About this data

These results come from New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

82 inspections

InspectionAug 19, 2026
1 infraction
- 14A: Insects, rodents present
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 10, 2026
2 infractions
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 14A: Insects, rodents present
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionMay 27, 2026
1 infraction
- 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 15, 2025
1 infraction
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 14, 2025
1 infraction
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 21, 2024
0 infractions
InspectionJul 8, 2024
0 infractions
InspectionMay 17, 2024
1 infraction
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionNov 2, 2023
0 infractions
InspectionAug 8, 2023
0 infractions
InspectionJul 11, 2023
0 infractions
InspectionMay 16, 2023
1 infraction
- 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionNov 16, 2022
0 infractions
InspectionAug 4, 2022
0 infractions
InspectionJul 14, 2022
1 infraction
- 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 10, 2021
1 infraction
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 8, 2021
0 infractions
InspectionDec 18, 2020
1 infraction
- 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionSep 9, 2020
2 infractions
- 14A: Insects, rodents present
  - Not Critical Violation
- 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionDec 6, 2019
1 infraction
- 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 5, 2019
0 infractions
InspectionJul 10, 2019
1 infraction
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionMay 10, 2019
0 infractions
InspectionApr 2, 2019
3 infractions
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 31, 2018
1 infraction
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 15, 2018
0 infractions
InspectionJul 11, 2018
1 infraction
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 8, 2017
1 infraction
- 8A: 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)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 6, 2017
1 infraction
- 8A: 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)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionMay 16, 2017
0 infractions
InspectionAug 3, 2016
1 infraction
- 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 19, 2016
2 infractions
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionFeb 5, 2016
1 infraction
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 3, 2015
0 infractions
InspectionJul 8, 2015
2 infractions
- 8A: 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)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJun 1, 2015
1 infraction
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 19, 2014
2 infractions
- 8A: 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)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 9, 2014
1 infraction
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJan 15, 2014
1 infraction
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 12, 2013
2 infractions
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 2, 2013
1 infraction
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJan 29, 2013
2 infractions
- 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8A: 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)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 24, 2012
1 infraction
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 9, 2012
3 infractions
- 14A: Insects, rodents present
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJun 28, 2012
0 infractions
InspectionMar 14, 2012
2 infractions
- 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionNov 30, 2011
2 infractions
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 27, 2011
2 infractions
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 8A: 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)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 6, 2011
1 infraction
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionMay 3, 2011
2 infractions
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
- 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionDec 22, 2010
0 infractions
InspectionAug 13, 2010
0 infractions
InspectionJul 13, 2010
1 infraction
- 9B: Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 7, 2010
0 infractions
InspectionAug 7, 2009
1 infraction
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 13, 2009
0 infractions
Re-InspectionApr 27, 2009
0 infractions
InspectionApr 14, 2009
1 infraction
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionFeb 9, 2009
1 infraction
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionAug 12, 2008
1 infraction
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJul 8, 2008
2 infractions
- 13B: Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  - Not Critical Violation
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionMay 5, 2008
0 infractions
InspectionApr 10, 2008
0 infractions
InspectionAug 8, 2007
0 infractions
InspectionJul 13, 2007
2 infractions
- 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  - Not Critical Violation
- 13B: Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionFeb 1, 2007
0 infractions
InspectionAug 17, 2006
0 infractions
InspectionJul 13, 2006
0 infractions
InspectionMar 8, 2006
0 infractions
InspectionNov 28, 2005
0 infractions
InspectionAug 3, 2005
0 infractions
InspectionJul 1, 2005
0 infractions
InspectionMar 28, 2005
0 infractions
InspectionAug 17, 2004
0 infractions
InspectionApr 28, 2004
0 infractions
InspectionJul 28, 2003
0 infractions
InspectionJul 1, 2003
0 infractions
InspectionApr 29, 2003
0 infractions
InspectionJan 2, 2003
0 infractions
InspectionDec 6, 2002
0 infractions
InspectionMar 26, 2002
0 infractions
InspectionSep 25, 2001
0 infractions

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GREEN CHIMNEYS SCHOOL

Inspection summary

What these findings mean

Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

PestsHigher risk

Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

Food temperature controlHigher risk

About this data

82 inspections

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