THE TAVERN

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach-in cooler racks on cook line with rust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed reach-in cooler racks on cook line with rust at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in on the cook line. Operator was in the process of having water cleaned up? Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-22: Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in on the cook line at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Container of sanitizer was empty, employee replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw cold smoked salmon stored over bread in the reach in cooler next to the cook line. Chef removed the salmon. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in the hand washing sink in the bar area. Cher removed the strainer. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on the left side of the cook line. Chef placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelves of preparation tables in the middle section of the kitchen rusted. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on the shelves and under the compressor in the walk in freezer.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Chef removed the towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored in the reach in coolers on the cook line and wait station area. Chef removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs at 45F and feta cheese at 45F. Operator stated the flip top had been open during lunch. Operator iced products to rapidly cool. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless cleaner on shelf in food prep area next to clean bowls. Operator removed cleaner. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed in bar area paper towels not dispensing properly.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards on cooks line with cut marks.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 drinks on back food prep table. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees back pack on shelf in food prep area next to clean dishes and seasonings. Employee removed back pack. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed food prep tables in food prep area with rusted lower shelves.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle on cooks line. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towels underneath cutting boards on cooks line. Educated operator on the use of wet towels undercutting boards. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda dispensing in employees lounge with visible soil and black mold like substance behind soda heads.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 2 door reach-in cooler on cooks line across from burners.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over ready to eat cheese in the cook line central reach in cooler. Operator moved the fish. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the 2nd walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed unmarked cheese olives on the bar line. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 5 minutes. Operator time marked it accordingly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the warewashing area hand wash sink used to fill a sanitizer bucket. Operator instructed the employee on where to properly fill buckets. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the bar or left side cook line hand wash sinks. Operator put more paper towels there. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 4 ceiling vents above the left side walk in cooler entrance with dust build up.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black build up on the can opener holder.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a cook line sanitizer bucket at 0ppm quaternary. Operator replaced it with a 100ppm quaternary bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee rubbed their face around the mouth area then handled clean equipment without washing their hands . Employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler #2. Chef placed the chicken below the beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Establishment has 30 employees 7 have copies of food handlers training certificates. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in the middle reach in cooler on the cook line rusted.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of mushrooms 1 can of oranges and 1 can of beets stored in the dry storage area dented at the seems. Manager placed the cans aside for a refund.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Oven cleaner stored next to clean utensils under a preparation table in the kitchen. Manager removed the oven cleaner . Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled.

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting apples before cutting. Employee washed the cut and uncut apples. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Lamb thawing at room temperature. Employee placed the land in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen area by the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor in the corner of the beer cooler in storage area outside of the kitchen. Operator vacuum the water, and cleaned the area. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the the nozzles in soda machine in cafeteria. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-13: Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over cooked beef in the walk-in freezer. Chef placed the fish below the beef. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee cut mushrooms before washing. Employee discarded the mushrooms. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. Can opener blade soiled.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table on the cook line. Employee removed the phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Preparation table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves under the preparation tables in the middle of the kitchen rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut mushrooms before washing. Employee discarded the mushrooms. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed hood and vents soiled at cook line, interior hood exhaust at dish wash machine soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets, seals at all three walk-in coolers soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Table bottom shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, all along prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-22: Time Extended