The Hill Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Food prep sink lack an air gap in waste drain. Properly plumb with indirect waste. Ensure all proper permits pulled with ISD plumbing.
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Install cleanable ceiling above soda syrup storage in basement.
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
  Inspector note: Baseboard damaged under and around dish machine. Seal to maintain cleanable surfaces.
  code 590.006/6-201.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
  Inspector note: No allergen statement on dessert menu. Provide. (2) Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy
  code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Menu is missing disclosure next to menu items (*) served cooked to order.
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Soda syrup stored under waste pipe in basement. Relocate.
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Deep clean floor surfaces under cookline equipment of visible buildup of soils.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Soda gun drain leads into plastic jug on floor. Properly plumb
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Disturbed wall and floor materials under dry storage shelving in basement. Seal with pest proof materials Provide updated pest control report upon reinspection.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on December 17, 2024: 3 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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