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Ghost Light Tavern

July 15, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical

Inspector note: At the low temperature warewashing machine in the basement tested 0ppm after multiple attempts and after changing the chemical sanitizer; repair or replace the warewashing machine so that it sanitzes at proper sanitizer concentration. The person in charge states they will wash what can fit in the bar chemical warewashing machine and anything else will be swapped for single-use serving plates or cups; there is no three compartment sink on site and a service call will be placed in the morning to repair the warewashing machine.
code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector note: No written procedures to clean up a vomit and diarrhea event could be presented during the inspection; provide.
code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: At the bar observed a cup without a handle used to scoop ice for drinks; provide scoops with handles to prevent contamination by hands.
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector note: The interiors of the deep fat fryer cabinets are heavily encrusted in soils and grease; clean and sanitize.
code 590.004/4-601.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Handwashing sinks in the women's restroom in the kitchen and in the warewashing room lack handwashing signage; provide.
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: The floor tiles in front of the deep fat fryers are broken or damaged; repair or replace.
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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Compared with Pass on December 17, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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