The Black Barrel Tavern
Troubled record — failed 3 of 6 inspections for employee hygiene, other
2023-10-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE PREP-LINE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE TOP AREA MAKING WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW PREP-LINE COOLER DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
2023-10-20 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A POLICY/KIT FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO DISCHARGE OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENTS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT COOKLINE HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT COOKLINE HAND SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED QUAT SANITIZER MEASURED AT 0PPM AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE QUAT SANITIZER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
MEASURED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND IN THE REACH IN PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE TOP AREA; 3LBS OF RAW CHICKEN MEASURED AT 49.7F, 5LBS OF BEEF MEASURED AT 55.4F, 2LB OF VARIOUS CHEESE MEASURED AT 54.3F, 2LBS ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE ONLINE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF & EGG ITEMS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNO...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
REACH IN PREP-LINE COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE TOP AREA IS AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERAURE MEASURED AT 50F. ALL TCS FOODS IN THE UNIT HAVE BEEN DISCARDED WHILE ON SITE (SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #22). UNIT HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. FACILITY M...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
EXTERIOR SIDE EXIT DOOR HAS OPEN GAPS ON THE BOTTOM WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN DISHWARE (CUPS) STORED NEAR BAR DISH MACHINE HAVE NOT BEEN AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER SANITIZING. AFTER CLEANING AND SANITZING ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE AIR DRIED BEFORE USE. CLOTH DRYING OF EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IS NOT APPROVED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE PREP-LINE REACH IN COOLER ACROSS THE STOVE TOP AREA MAKING WHICH DOESN'T ALLOW PREP-LINE COOLER DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY. FACILITY MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/T...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTDOOR DUMPSTERED OVERFILLED WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED AND SECURED PROPERLY. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT OUTDOOR DUMPSTERS ARE NOT OVER FILLED AND LIDS ARE SEALED CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION NOT PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL CITY/PENDING CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED CHILDRENS MENU ONLINE AND IN PERSON DOES NOT HAVE HEALTHY DRINK ALTERNATIVES LISTED.
2022-05-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2022-05-05 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL 3 BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN BAR NEAR ENTRANCE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FRONT BAR NEAR ENTRANCE AND REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN CENTRAL MAIN BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER READING OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELVIERING CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT LEVELS BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLOR...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR AT LEAST 6 INCHES TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2546471 DATED 1/13/2022. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
2022-01-13 Pass License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BARS, SERVER AREA, PREP AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S, FAMILY, AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2022-01-11 Fail License CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SERVER AREA MAINTAINING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 66.5F. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BARS, SERVER AREA, PREP AREA, AND 1ST FLOOR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BOTH FAUCETS LOOSE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S, FAMILY, AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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