Gannon's Pub

April 15, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings1

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Failed findings

sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
code 3Priority
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN IN FRONT BAR AREA ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN IN TERIOR SURFACES OF CHEST FREEZERS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED SOILED MOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED MOP. SOILED MOPS INVERTED AT THE BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. • OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PLASTIC FLOOR OF THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN GAPS, TEARS AND HOLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS OF BASEMENT BEHIND SYRUP MACHINE AND BEHIND SHELVING. MUST REPAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EMPLOYEES BELONGINS STORED ON THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2576079 ON 05/18/2023. #10.: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST. #47: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. #51. OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. # 55. OBSERVED SPACE BETWEEN BASE OF WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. #58. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL, OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

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