Tom English Cottage

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings16
• critical findings3

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Cold Holdingcritical
  Inspector note: remove ham 77 degrees from table
  code 03-3-501.16(A)*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
  Inspector note: provide institutional sanitizer/ repair lo temp dishwasher
  code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Separation/Sanitizer Criteriacritical
  Inspector note: provide proper storage of all air freshners
  code 41-7-201/04.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Thermometers Provided
  Inspector note: provide thermometer to reach in unit provide metal stem cooks thermometer
  code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Protection
  Inspector note: provide proper seperation of ice for drinks from cold plate/ discontinue fod prep in basement move all food service equipment to kitchen move all food shelving undersmoth non porous ceiling
  code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces
  Inspector note: properly secure all soda tanks
  code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Three Compartment Sink
  Inspector note: provide proper drain plugs
  code 16-4-301.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: provide test kit
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: remove all sponges/ provide sanitation buckets
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage
  Inspector note: provide drainhoses to soda guns
  code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: provide refill of paper towels provide paper towels liquid soap and handwash signage at bar handsink
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Toilet Enclosed Clean
  Inspector note: provide self closing door to employee restroom and clean
  code 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Outside Storage Improperly Maintained
  Inspector note: clean interior trash storage clean rear yard/pull all weeds
  code 34-5-501.111/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: provide cover to hole in floor
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: clean interior of exhaust hood repair hole in ceiling and provide vent covers in restrooms
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Premises Maintained
  Inspector note: clean/organize basement remove all unecessary articles
  code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

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