The Black Barrel Tavern

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeShort Form Complaint
• failed findings8
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• 🚰handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
  Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
  Inspector note: 6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
  code 10Priority
• ⚠️Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display
  Inspector note: 3-307.11-MUST INSTALL DURABLE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AT BAR(1ST FLOOR) NEXT TO OPEN ICE BIN.
  code 39
• ⚠️In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored
  Inspector note: 3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BIN AT ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
  code 43
• 🛠️surfaces / setup not up to code
  Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
  Inspector note: 4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  code 47
• 🚻bathroom / plumbing issues
  Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
  Inspector note: 5-205.15-OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT DUMP SINK (FAR RIGHT) AT BAR. MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT 100.0F. • 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, COFFEE AND TEA WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL.
  code 51
• ⚠️Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned
  Inspector note: 5-501.17-ALL UNISEX BATHROOMS MUST HAVE A LID ON TRASH CAN.
  code 53
• 🧹floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
  Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
  Inspector note: 6-201.13-MUST SEAL GAPS AROUND MOP SINK FAUCET HANDLES IN BASEMENT. • 6-201.11-MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS AT MAIN FOOD PREP LINE.
  code 55
• ⚠️Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
  Inspector note: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (FAR LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHT BULB.
  code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on February 22, 2022: 8 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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