Empire Blue Cross / Blue Shield (NYS Health Operation #251981) is a food service facility in inspected by inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The registered business location is at 11 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211. The food service type is Food Service Establishment - Restaurant. The last inspection date is May 3, 2017.
| NYS Health Operation ID | 251981 |
| NYSDOH Gazetteer | 015300 |
| Facility Name | EMPIRE BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD |
| Operation Name | EMPIRE BLUE CROSS / BLUE SHIELD |
| Facility Address | 11 CORPORATE WOODS BOULEVARD, ALBANY |
| Permitted Corporation Name | SODEXO MANAGEMENT, INC. |
| Permitted Operator Name | SCOTT BROOKS |
| Address | 11 Corporate Woods Boulevard Albany NY 12211 |
| Municipality | COLONIE |
| County | ALBANY |
| Local Health Department | Albany County |
| Food Service Description | Food Service Establishment - Restaurant |
| Permit Expiration Date | 2018-03-31 |
| Inspection Date | 2017-05-03 |
| Inspection Type | Inspection |
| Total Critical Violations | 1 |
| Total Noncritical Violations | 3 |
| Violations | Item 5A- Critical Violation [RED] Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45oF during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38oF during cold holding.; Item 8B- In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored; Item 8E- Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures; Item 12C- Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained; |
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-03 | Inspection | Critical: 1, Noncritical: 3, Violation Items: 12C; 5A; 8B; 8E |
| 2016-02-25 | Inspection | Critical: 1, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 10B; 11C; 5B; 8A; 8E Excellent posted |
| 2015-10-22 | Inspection | Critical: 1, Noncritical: 4, Violation Items: 11D; 5A; 8E |
| 2014-11-17 | Inspection | Critical: 0, Noncritical: 0, Violation Items: None |
| 2013-05-20 | Inspection | Critical: 0, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 11D; 12C; 15A; 8A; 8E |
| 2012-01-25 | Inspection | Critical: 0, Noncritical: 4, Violation Items: 10B; 11B; 8E; 9B |
| 2011-03-09 | Inspection | Critical: 2, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 10B; 11D; 5A; 8E |
| 2010-01-13 | Inspection | Critical: 1, Noncritical: 2, Violation Items: 12C; 15B; 6A |
| 2009-03-06 | Inspection | Critical: 0, Noncritical: 0, Violation Items: None |
| 2008-02-29 | Re-Inspection | Critical: 0, Noncritical: 0, Violation Items: None |
| 2008-02-12 | Inspection | Critical: 4 (3 not corrected), Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 11C; 12E; 5A; 5B; 5C; 8A; 8D |
| 2007-03-28 | Inspection | Critical: 0, Noncritical: 5, Violation Items: 12E; 15A; 8A |
| 2006-04-26 | Inspection | Critical: 0, Noncritical: 1, Violation Items: 8A |
| Violation Item | Critical Violation | Violation Description |
|---|---|---|
| 5A | Critical Violation | 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. |
| 5B | Critical Violation | Potentially hazardous foods are not cooled by an approved method where the food temperature can be reduced from 120oF to 70oF or less within two hours and 70oF to 45oF within four hours. |
| 5C | Critical Violation | Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage). |
| 6A | Critical Violation | Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or above 140°F during hot holding. |
| 10B | Not Critical Violation | Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish) |
| 11B | Not Critical Violation | Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions |
| 11C | Not Critical Violation | Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred |
| 11D | Not Critical Violation | Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean |
| 12C | Not Critical Violation | Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained |
| 12E | Not Critical Violation | Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing |
| 15A | Not Critical Violation | Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces |
| 15B | Not Critical Violation | Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans |
| 8A | Not Critical Violation | 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) |
| 8B | Not Critical Violation | In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored |
| 8D | Not Critical Violation | Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required |
| 8E | Not Critical Violation | Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures |
| 9B | Not Critical Violation | Tobacco is used; eating, drinking in food preparation, dishwashing food storage areas |
| Business Name | Address | Food Service Description | Inspection Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Dessert-Empire Bc/Bs · Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield | 11 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Frozen Desserts | 2017-05-03 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Dining Hall · Suny Oneonta Food Service · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 108 Ravine PARKWAY, Oneonta, NY 13820 | College Food Service | 2021-11-10 |
| Bakery/Commissary · Suny Oneonta Food Service · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 108 Ravine PARKWAY, Oneonta, NY 13820 | College Food Service | 2021-11-10 |
| Sodexo Commissary · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 4301 Old Vestal Road, Vestal, NY 13850 | College Food Service | 2025-09-25 |
| Marketplace · Suny Oneonta Food Service · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 108 Ravine PARKWAY, Oneonta, NY 13820 | College Food Service | 2021-11-10 |
| Etec Cafe · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222 | Food Service Establishment | 2023-02-10 |
| Main Dining College of St Rose · Main Dining College of St. Rose · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 919 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12203 | Restaurant | 2021-11-17 |
| Dolphin Den II · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 1419 Salt Springs ROAD, Syracuse, NY 13214 | Food Service Establishment | 2021-11-17 |
| Starbuck's - Temporary · Suny Oneonta Food Service · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 108 Ravine PARKWAY, Oneonta, NY 13820 | Food Service Establishment | 2023-10-13 |
| Ef International Food Services · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 100 Marymount Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591 | School K-12 Food Service | 2018-10-29 |
| Garbonzos Mediteranean Fresh · Sodexo Management, Inc. | 4400 Vestal Parkway East PARKWAY, Vestal, NY 13850 | College Food Service | 2021-10-26 |
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| Street Address |
11 CORPORATE WOODS BOULEVARD |
| City | ALBANY |
| State | NY |
| Zip Code | 12211 |
| Business Name | Address | Food Service Description | Inspection Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Albany (Bc/Bs) · Eurest Dining Services, Inc. | 11 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2019-03-01 |
| Frozen Dessert-Empire Bc/Bs · Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield | 11 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Frozen Desserts | 2017-05-03 |
| Business Name | Address | Food Service Description | Inspection Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peppy D's | 20 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Commissary | 2025-10-03 |
| Plaza Cafe | 7 SOUTHWOODS Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2004-03-09 |
| Picotte Company · Prestige Services, Inc. | 22 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2015-03-17 |
| Frozen Dessert-Key Corp | 22 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Frozen Desserts | 2013-02-19 |
| D.J.'s Cafe' | 18 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2008-10-10 |
| Frozen Dessert-Key Svcs. Corp. | 17 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Frozen Desserts | 2009-03-23 |
| Nys Teachers Retirement · Aramatic Refreshment Services, Inc. | 10 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2010-02-11 |
| Key Corp. · Prestige Services, Inc. | 22 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2014-03-14 |
| Bentley's Cafe' | 18 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2005-12-13 |
| Windows On The Woods · Ypc, LLC. | 7 Southwoods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2007-01-22 |
| Business Name | Address | Food Service Description | Inspection Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PRESS at GOOD SHEPARD LUTHERN CH · PRESS at GOOD SHEPARD LUTHERN CH, THE · Lrb Kitchen, LLC. | 510 Albany - Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 | Commissary | 2023-09-13 |
| Pearl of The Orient · King's Dynasty, Inc. | 471 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2025-02-07 |
| Crowne Plaza Albany - Desmond Hotel Food Service | 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2025-12-01 |
| Loudonville Elementary School Cafeteria · North Colonie Central School District | 349 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 | Food Service Establishment | 2025-11-06 |
| Southgate Elementary School Cafeteria · North Colonie Central School District | 30 Southgate Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 | Food Service Establishment | 2025-10-09 |
| Mr. Subb - 469 Albany Shaker Rd. · Mr. Subb, Inc. | 469 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2025-02-04 |
| Silks Saratoga Bistro · Silks Saratoga Bstro (Alb. Airport) · Host International, Inc. | 737 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2025-08-28 |
| St. Pius X School Cafeteria · North Colonie Central School District | 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 | Food Service Establishment | 2025-11-06 |
| Frank's Ice Cream · Francesco Ice Cream Food, LLC. | 496 Albany Shaker Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2025-07-02 |
| Afrim Sports - 636 Albany Shaker Rd · Afrim Sports, Inc. | 636 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211 | Restaurant | 2025-02-25 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhurst Dining @ Excellus Blue Cross · Eat'n Park Hospitality Group, Inc. | 333 Butternut DRIVE, Syracuse, NY 13214 | Food Service Establishment | 2018-10-09 |
| Aramark Services @ Blue Cross Blue Shield · Aramark Services, Inc | 333 Butternut DRIVE, Dewitt, NY 13214 | Food Service Establishment | 2016-09-09 |
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| Blue Heron Inn Fse · Jefferson House Pub Inc | 10412 Main Street, Findley Lake, NY 14736 | Restaurant | 2016-12-15 |
| Sodexo @ Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield · Sodexo @ Empire Blue Cross/Bl Shield · Sodexo Management Inc. | 85 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY 10941 | Food Service Establishment | 2015-11-30 |
| Blue · Vj Long LLC | 1542 North Lake Street, Oneida, NY 13421 | Restaurant | 2025-04-24 |
| Blue Clarinet S.E. · Surge Management LLC | 26 School Street, Glen Cove, NY 11542 | Restaurant | 2021-11-19 |
| Blue Moon Cafe/Cold River Coffee | 55 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 | Restaurant/Catering Operation | 2025-12-01 |
| Blue Ribbon Bakery · Blue Rose Gourmet, LLC. | 2001 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12304 | Bakery | 2019-11-21 |
| Blue Angel Diner - Restaurant · Blue Angelo's Corporation | 1000 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803 | Food Service Establishment | 2022-09-21 |
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This dataset includes about 90k food service facilities inspected by New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). In New York State, environmental health protection programs are carried out at the central, regional, district and county levels. Each service facility is registered with facility name, business address, inspection dates, violations, etc.
| Subject | Business and Economy |
| Jurisdiction | State of New York |
| Data Provider | New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection |
| Source | data.ny.gov |
The New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection works to protect the public health by assuring that food service establishments are operated in a manner that eliminates hazards through design and management, resulting in a decreased incidence of foodborne illness in our communities. The Bureau's Food Protection Program also coordinates foodborne outbreak investigations, analyzes the findings and uses this information to develop regulations and guidance designed to prevent similar outbreaks in the future. This data includes the name and location of food service establishments and the violations that were found at the time of their inspections. Violation details are collected on inspection reports (i.e., the actual food item, quantity and temperature of food found out of temperature control) as well as corrective actions for critical violations; this data set is limited to the violation number and the corresponding general violation description. There are over 90,000 food service establishments in New York State. The Food Protection Program provides guidance and assistance to county and city health departments and State District Offices which in turn permit and inspect food service establishments, some institutional food services, temporary and mobile food service establishments and food and beverage vending machines. Each food service establishment is registered with facility name, business address, inspection dates, violations, etc. To give New Yorkers the access they deserve to government data and information, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo launched the Open NY initiative in March 2013 and signed Executive Order 95. It directs state agencies to identify, catalog, and publish their data on the state's open data website administered by the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS). Open NY increases transparency, improves government performance, empowers New Yorkers to participate in government, and encourages research and economic opportunities statewide. |