Green Dragon Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings12
• critical findings5

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Reheatingcritical
  Inspector note: Reheating is done in the hot holding unit / Discontinue and properly reheat.
  code 03-3-403.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hot Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: Chili 118F in hot holding / Cook stated that chili is put into hot holding from refrigeration. Proper hot holding and reheating methods were discussed / Provide proper hot holding temperatures.
  code 03-3-501.16*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: Rinse gauge on dish machine not properly working was unable to verify proper rinse temperatures.
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Knowledgecritical
  Inspector note: No certified food protection manager on site / Provide a CFPM on site during all operational hours.
  code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: Violation is a condition of issuance 8-303.20 for non-payment of the 2016 health permit / Make payment ASAP.
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: Mouse droppings noted in several areas of basement / Remove. • Mouse observed running across basement floor at time of inspection / Watch all is scheduled for weekly exterminations. IPM reports could not be located / Provide upon compliance.
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: Prep done in basement under an open ceiling / Discontinue or provide proper ceiling.
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: Repaint stairs leading to basement
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Provide signage and paper towels at hand sink
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: Floors worn / Repaint floors to provide a smooth non-porous durable and easily cleanable surface.
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Ceiling paint blistering/chipping in certain areas / Repaint ceiling. • Walls with visible soils / Clean to remove.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: Basement is cluttered in areas with trash bags filled with seasonal decorations / Clutter is providing possible harborage for rodents / Organize and reduce clutter.
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 13, 2015: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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