The Tavern At The End Of The World

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings2

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: Cut tomatoes 48F Steak 50F / In the top reach in unit / Food that has been in the reach in for an undetermined amount of time has been voluntarily disposed of. Tomatoes and steak that were prepped within the last hour and a half have been moved to properly working refrigeration. / provide 41F or below
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hot Water and Chemical-Methods (P)critical
  Inspector note: The basement high temp dish machine is not working / Cook was still using it to wash dishes / Discontinue use of machine and either repair it or remove it from the premis. 3 bay sink can be utilized as well as the 2 properly operating low temp machines upstairs in the kitchen and bar.
  code 590.004/4-703.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
  Inspector note: CFPM will educate employees on how to set up and use a 3 bay sink.
  code 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
  Inspector note: Reach in unit operating at 50F / Repair to provide 41F or below. Other refrigeration on site is available to hold foods
  code 590.004/4-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Provide liquid hand soap at the hand sink in the kitchen
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Door on the reach in broken unhinged / Repair.
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 24, 2021: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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