Tavern In The Square Restaurant (So. Station)

• 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: Bar dish machine not testing for chlorine sanitizer. Service as needed. Use disposable cups unitl machine is properly sanitizing.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No chlorine test strips for testing dish machine. Provide chlorine test strips.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Rat droppings observed in basement. Clean and monitor for activity. Email current pest report to inspector.
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
  Inspector note: Flat top griddle in use for hot sandwiches and quesadillas without hood exhaust system or fire supression. Refered to Fire Dept. Discontinue using griddle without Fire Dept. approval.
  code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soils and debris under bar and on floor of walk-in refrigerator. Standing water under ice machine in basement. Clean and sanitize all areas to avoid attracting pests.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 5, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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