HERMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2 NORTH HERMAN AVENUE, AUBURN, NY 13021 · Restaurant (School K-12 Food Service)

Inspection summary

HERMAN AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has been inspected 68 times by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) since April 25, 1995. The most recent inspection, on September 15, 2026, found no infractions.

55 of 68 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

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.

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 9 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on January 23, 2024. For example: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
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 once on February 6, 2017. For example: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
Equipment and utensilsLower risk
Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.
Recorded 8 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on January 30, 2025. For example: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk
Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.
Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 6, 2026. For example: Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate

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.

68 inspections

InspectionSep 15, 2026
0 infractions
InspectionFeb 6, 2026
1 infraction
- 12A: Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 20, 2025
0 infractions
InspectionJan 30, 2025
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
InspectionOct 9, 2024
0 infractions
InspectionJan 23, 2024
1 infraction
- 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionSep 29, 2023
0 infractions
InspectionFeb 1, 2023
0 infractions
InspectionSep 13, 2022
0 infractions
InspectionJan 31, 2022
3 infractions
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - 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
- 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 7, 2021
0 infractions
InspectionApr 8, 2021
0 infractions
InspectionNov 16, 2020
0 infractions
InspectionJan 23, 2020
0 infractions
InspectionOct 4, 2019
0 infractions
InspectionMar 6, 2019
0 infractions
InspectionSep 26, 2018
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 17, 2018
0 infractions
InspectionSep 19, 2017
0 infractions
InspectionFeb 6, 2017
1 infraction
- 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionSep 13, 2016
0 infractions
InspectionFeb 11, 2016
1 infraction
- 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionSep 30, 2015
3 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
- 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  - Not Critical Violation
- 5E: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
  - Critical Violation
InspectionJan 7, 2015
0 infractions
InspectionSep 29, 2014
0 infractions
InspectionJan 9, 2014
0 infractions
InspectionSep 19, 2013
0 infractions
InspectionJan 28, 2013
0 infractions
Re-InspectionOct 1, 2012
0 infractions
InspectionSep 19, 2012
2 infractions
- 6A: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
  - Critical Violation
- 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionJan 9, 2012
0 infractions
InspectionSep 30, 2011
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 27, 2011
0 infractions
InspectionSep 23, 2010
0 infractions
InspectionJan 19, 2010
1 infraction
- 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  - Not Critical Violation
InspectionOct 5, 2009
0 infractions
Re-InspectionSep 22, 2008
0 infractions
InspectionSep 10, 2008
1 infraction
- 6A: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
  - Critical Violation
InspectionJan 25, 2008
0 infractions
InspectionJan 11, 2008
3 infractions
- 2E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate potentially hazardous food temperatures during cooking, cooling, reheating and holding.
  - 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
- 6A: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140�F during hot holding.
  - Critical Violation
InspectionSep 20, 2007
0 infractions
InspectionJan 9, 2007
0 infractions
InspectionSep 18, 2006
0 infractions
InspectionJan 27, 2006
0 infractions
InspectionSep 23, 2005
0 infractions
InspectionJan 20, 2005
0 infractions
InspectionSep 30, 2004
0 infractions
InspectionJan 8, 2004
0 infractions
InspectionSep 22, 2003
0 infractions
InspectionJan 14, 2003
0 infractions
Re-InspectionNov 6, 2002
0 infractions
InspectionOct 16, 2002
0 infractions
InspectionJan 16, 2002
0 infractions
InspectionSep 26, 2001
0 infractions
InspectionJan 3, 2001
0 infractions
InspectionNov 8, 2000
0 infractions
InspectionApr 11, 2000
0 infractions
InspectionNov 4, 1999
0 infractions
InspectionFeb 24, 1999
0 infractions
InspectionOct 29, 1998
0 infractions
InspectionJun 15, 1998
0 infractions
InspectionJun 1, 1998
0 infractions
InspectionDec 1, 1997
0 infractions
InspectionJan 29, 1997
0 infractions
InspectionDec 20, 1996
0 infractions
InspectionJun 17, 1996
0 infractions
InspectionDec 14, 1995
0 infractions
InspectionApr 25, 1995
0 infractions

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Inspection summary

What these findings mean

Food temperature controlHigher risk

Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

Equipment and utensilsLower risk

Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

About this data

68 inspections

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