NYS Department of Health
SUNY Potsdam Bear Cave
Inspection of April 9, 2026 reports 6 violations.
NYSDOH inspection records are snapshots in time, may not immediately reflect remediation, and were not collected or endorsed as a restaurant grading system. This item reports violations found; it does not label the establishment as passed or failed.
- Inspected
- April 9, 2026
- Address
- 44 Pierrepont Avenue, Potsdam, 13676
- County
- St. Lawrence County
- Inspection type
- Inspection
- Health department
- Canton District Office
6
Total
1
Critical
5
Non-critical
What the inspector recorded
- Item 10B
Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
- Item 15A
Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
- Item 15B
Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
- Item 6BCritical
Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140°F.
- Item 8F
Improper thawing procedures used
Inspector’s comments
Operation will be closing down to in person service at end of semester, with with current plan to utilize during children’s camp. Operation reported to stay in operation for prep of satellite locations and catering. If plans change operator is to contact the NYSDOH Canton District Office.
The official record
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