Lower Mills Tavern

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Sliced tomatoes and onions in the front service cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. All other foods inside of the unit were at below 41F. Ensure all TCS foods are being properly cooler prior to being placed out for service. Tomatoes and onions to be removed to continue the cooling process.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Wrong test strips being used for the quartinary ammonium sanitizer. Address and provide the right test strips in order to provide an accurate reading.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Several squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings with no labels. Provide.
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Packages of raw oysters observed being stored on the ground of the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and store all food products elevated a minimum of 6 inches off the ground.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on February 8, 2022: 4 previous findings did not recur.

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