OSWEGO TEA COMPANY

157 EAST FIRST STREET, OSWEGO, NY 13126 · Restaurant (Restaurant)

26 inspections

1. InspectionMay 15, 2026

   5 infractions

   • 12D: Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
     • 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
   • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 2B: Food workers prepare raw and cooked or ready to eat food products without 'thorough handwashing and sanitary glove changing in between.
     • Critical Violation
2. InspectionNov 20, 2025

   2 infractions

   • 4A: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
     • Critical Violation
   • 14A: Insects, rodents present
     • Not Critical Violation
3. InspectionSep 12, 2025

   1 infraction

   • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
     • Not Critical Violation
4. InspectionJun 28, 2024

   10 infractions

   • 5C: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
     • Critical Violation
   • 1H: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
     • Critical Violation
   • 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 8D: Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
     • 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
5. InspectionSep 28, 2023

   2 infractions

   • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 5A: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
     • Critical Violation
6. InspectionNov 18, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 2C: Cooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.
     • Critical Violation
7. InspectionJul 30, 2021

   2 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
8. InspectionNov 19, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 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
   • 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
     • Not Critical Violation
9. InspectionAug 20, 2019

   3 infractions

   • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 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
10. InspectionJul 12, 2018

    5 infractions

    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
      • Not Critical Violation
11. InspectionJul 14, 2017

    3 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
    • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 10A: Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
      • Not Critical Violation
12. InspectionJul 13, 2016

    2 infractions

    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 9C: Hair is improperly restrained
      • Not Critical Violation
13. InspectionJul 10, 2015

    1 infraction

    • 5A: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
      • Critical Violation
14. InspectionAug 12, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 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
15. InspectionAug 5, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
      • Not Critical Violation
16. InspectionJul 11, 2012

    1 infraction

    • 5A: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
      • Critical Violation
17. InspectionJul 15, 2011

    0 infractions

18. InspectionJul 29, 2010

    6 infractions

    • 1H: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
      • Critical Violation
    • 5C: Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
      • Critical Violation
    • 14A: Insects, rodents present
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 9C: Hair is improperly restrained
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
      • Not Critical Violation
19. InspectionJul 21, 2009

    1 infraction

    • 14A: Insects, rodents present
      • Not Critical Violation
20. Re-InspectionSep 24, 2008

    0 infractions

21. InspectionJul 10, 2008

    0 infractions

22. InspectionJul 13, 2007

    2 infractions

    • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
      • Not Critical Violation
23. InspectionAug 8, 2006

    0 infractions

24. InspectionJul 11, 2005

    0 infractions

25. Re-InspectionSep 10, 2004

    0 infractions

26. InspectionAug 13, 2004

    0 infractions