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Cgk Newbury

September 9, 2026 · Closed by the city

health closure

official resultClosed by the city
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings8
critical findings2

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Failed findings

When to Wash (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed an employee handling raw chicken in the three compartment sink then did not observe them wash hands before handling other foods even after the Health Inspector asked them to wash hands and change gloves twice; retrain staff to wash hands and change gloves between tasks to avoid cross contamination.
code 590.002/2-301.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: In the basement observed opened jars of mayonnaise mustard and pickles that instruct to keep refrigerated after opening kept at ambient temperatures with unopened jars of condiments on shelving. Store cold TCS foods at or below 41F. The person in charge spoke with staff and discovered they were opened yesterday and voluntarily discarded the three bulk containers of mayonnaise mustard and pickles.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Capacity-Quantity and Availability (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed when one sink is utilizing hot water the other sinks in the facility do not have sufficent hot water or water pressure to properly wash hands; have a licensed plumber repair the plumbing system so that sufficent hot water flows during high demand events.
code 590.005/5-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Observed an employee wetting a reusable washcloth in the handwashing sink at the bar; retrain staff to use handwashing sinks only for hand washing; this is a repeat violation.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector note: In the basement observed medium amounts of large rodent droppings on the floors on ledges and in the office area and two large rodent droppings observed behind a standing cooler next to the handwashing and prep sink in the kitchen. A pest control report from 9-4-2026 indicates no activity. Have your pest control operator perform a service and as many as needed to provide a clean pest control report with no activity no evidence structural issues and voids are addressed and sanitation is at an acceptable level.
code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)

Inspector note: The location has voluntarily closed to address violations and insanitary conditions observed during today's inspection.
code 590.008/8-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: Observed the floors underneath the warewashing area heavily soiled with grease and soils; clean and sanitize of soils.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: The handwashing sink at the bar is not affixed to the countertop and there is no sealant around the handwashing sink basin to prevent water from seeping to the cabinet below possibly causing water damage and mold; affix to the handwashing sink to the counter to prevent water and mold from water damage.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 17, 2026: 8 findings appeared for the first time.

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