Ghost Light Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings11
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P)critical
  Inspector note: Interiors panels/chute of ice machines heavily soiled.Proper clean & sanitize interior/exteriors of ice machine Clean exterior vents of upper bar ice machine to remove soils
  code 590.004/4-602.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: No proof on site of a certified food protection manager or allergen awareness employee.Provide full time employee with certifications Post all certifications
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Live roach activity observed in dish room.Provide full pest report upon re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Identifying Information Prominence-Original Containers (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide labels on all chmical spray bottles.
  code 590.007/7-101.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
  Inspector note: Soft serve ice cream machine on site/in use.Provide proper payment to the health division for ice cream manufacturing. Provide monthly lab reports
  code 590.008/8-103.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Beverage items observed stored directly in ice of upper bar ice machine.Remove items.Discard ice Dscussed food storage with PIC
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Interior of Left side 3 door reach in unit observed with excess water build up.Clean to remove excess water.Maintain clean & dry
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
  Inspector note: Discontinue storage on top of basement ice machine.Provide designated location for equipment storage.
  code 590.004/4-903.11-C1* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Repair hole in lower wall under cash machines at side of main bar.
  code 590.006/6-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Clean floor in lower prep room to remove debris. Dish room: Clean walls & Floor under/around dish machine to remove soils.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
  Inspector note: Remove soiled milk crates from beside upper bar ice machine.Discontinue using.Provide food grade storage racks
  code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 30, 2018: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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