Old Crow Smokehouse

August 21, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass Re-Inspection
failed findings7
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: 4-601.11(A): **PF** Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils 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.
code 16
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 6-501.111: **PF** Controlling Pests (Pest Activity, Harborage) 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.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
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 4-301.12(B): **PF** Manual Warewashing, Sink Compartment Requirements (Sink Compartments Not Large Enough) 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
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) 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: 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability 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. • 6-201.16: **C** Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings 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: 6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting 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: 8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) 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
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

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

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