Old Crow Smokehouse

August 19, 2026 · Fail

cooked

official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED IN WOMENS STAFF LOCKER/TOILET ROOM HAND WASHING SINK FAUCET BROKEN INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND ENSURE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT ROOF TOP BAR INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100.0F PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
code 10Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AND 2ND FLOOR PREP WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. ALSO BLACK SLIME AT EXTERIOR OF UNIT BETWEEN ICE BIN AND TOP PART OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN'S DISH AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE SANITIZING RESIDUAL CONCENTRATION WAS OBSERVED AT 0PPM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO MEET SANITIZING REQUIREMENTS OF 50-100PPM. DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICE NOW READING 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN WINGS AT 51.8F SMOKED PORK BUTT AT 68.7F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
code 22
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 35 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE BARS, SERVER STATIONS, 2ND FLOOR PREP, MENS TOILET ROOM ROOF TOP AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREAS MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AT BAR. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK ON SOUTHEAST BAR LEAKING FROM MIDDLE DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: DISH AREA UNDER HANDSINK, CEILING OF ICE MAKED ON 2ND FLOOR, ABOVE COMPRESSOR NEAR BEER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. • OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED/ PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/ LOCKERS ROOMS/ LIQUOR CLOSET AREA. ON ROOF TOP TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD/EXHAUST AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT # 2626505 CONDUCTED ON 11/04/2025. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#10)6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (#16)4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED INNER LINING OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (#38)6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITHING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 4, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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