The Corner Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings2

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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 sanitizer. Use kitchen dish machine to wash/sanitize glassware. PIC started service call has been placed.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical
  Inspector note: Kitchen prep sink without air gap. Contact licensed plumber to estimate installation of air gap so that prep sink meets plumbing code requirements.
  code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Meatballs in deep plastic container with lid at 85F. Cooked in past hour. Spread out and cooled to 65F in 15 minutes. Cool hot food thoroughly to 40F prior to storing covered.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
  Inspector note: Pickled jalapenos dated 4/19. Discarded by PIC. Prepped food not to be held past 7 days.
  code 590.006/6-404.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Kitchen staff without har restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers to prevent contamination.
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Soils and debris under bar and bar dish machine. Floor under ice machine with debris. Floor under and around kitchen dish machine waith soils. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Back door open to exterior without screen to prevent pests from entering. Keep door closed or install screen.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 27, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time.

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