Ghost Light Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings10
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Hot Holding- Chicken 89F French Onion Soup 108F. Maintain at 140F or above.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: Hand sink in the kitchen and bar blocked by in use equipment and utensils. Keep clear. Signs of dumping coffee at the main bar hand sink. Discontinue. Use for hand washing only.
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: The cutting area of slicer with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Container Labels
  Inspector note: No label on bulk food containers. Provide.
  code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Design
  Inspector note: Some cutting boards in the main kitchen heavily scored. Replace or resurface. Plastic cup used to dispense bulk food. Use handled scoop.
  code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: No chlorine test kits for dishwashers in both bars. Provide.
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: The exterior of several equpments at the prep kitchen soiled. Clean properly.
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils
  Inspector note: Soiled dishes stored on the ground in the kitchen. Store elevated.
  code 24-4-904.11AB* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: The floor in the storage room in disrepair and with debris. Repair and clean properly.
  code 36-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed
  Inspector note: Ceiling in the storage areas missing several tiles. Replace.
  code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 6, 2013: 10 findings appeared for the first time.

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