Lower Mills Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings4
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical
  Inspector note: High temp machine - rinse temperature 170F irreversible temperatrue measuring device reading 152F. Machine was run 4 times / Machine will be taken out of service until properly repaired to provide a 180F-194F on the final rinse. 3 bay sink can be used temporarily and the bar glass machine can be used to wash and sanitize all glassware.
  code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Burger on the lunch and dinner menus are missing the disclosure part of the consumer advisory / Provide an asterisk next to the burger that is offered cooked to cosumers order. Dinner menu - Oysters missing the disclosure part of the consumer advisory / Provide an asterisk next to the oysters.
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
  Inspector note: Hood tag expired in February / Hood cleaning scheduled for 3/12/2024
  code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
  Inspector note: Small rodent droppings noted in the basement along the walls under the 3 bay dish machine and around to the other side of that wall. MD Weaver provides weekly exterminations and is actively treating for mice. Last report dated on 2/23/24.
  code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 19, 2023: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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