Lower Mills Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection the floor of the small basement storage room with debris and equipment not allowing for proper pest management. Address and ensure room is accessible for pest control
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Cooling (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked short rib in the under the stove top cooler with an elevated temperature of 49F. PIC stated that it had been out for a period of time prior to be placed into the cooler. Discontinue and ensure all TCS foods are being brought down to temperature prior to being placed out for service.
  code 590.003/3-501.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cooked soup inside of the steam table in the main kitchen are at 118F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are being maintained at 135F and above. Soup to be reheated to 165F to ensure no bacterial growth.
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P1*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Evedence of fruit fly activity noted in the basement dish/preparation area. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-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
• ✓In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Knife observed being stored in between cooler and preparation area. Discontinue and ensure all knives are being stored in a clean and protected manner.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Covering Receptacles (C)
  Inspector note: Trash receptacles with no lids. Provide in order to help minimize any insect/fruit fly activity.
  code 590.005/5-501.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 30, 2023: 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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