THE PUTNAM LODGE

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box containing raw bacon stored on shelf directly above pan containing fully-cooked beef inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Manager moved the raw bacon to the bottom shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk missing date mark inside reach-in cooler. Manager stated the milk was opened last week and voluntarily discarded it during this inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine door lid soiled with lime-like substance. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies stored down inside handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Manager removed the items from the sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in corner below warewash area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Seasonings stored on floor in dry storage room.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-use foil pans not inverted on top of refrigerator in dry storage room.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of beer cooler in bar area soiled wih rust and/or brown substance.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Two ziplock bags containing cooked pasta and one bag containing cooked shrimp missing date marks on shelf inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager stated the pasta and shrimp were cooked on 8/23 and added the proper date marks during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Hole around pipe in bar area with gap leading to underside of building.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in bar area, below three-compartment sink. Manager swept the area during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup and open can labeled "Red Bull" stored on lower shelf of prep table beside clean dishes. Manager removed both drink s from the shelf during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on keg cooler doors in bar soiled with mold-like substance. Employee cleaned the gaskets during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor below three-compartment sink soiled with dirt and/or debris.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored down inside bucket in warewash area.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Three tubes of raw ground sausage with stored in pan on top of box containing raw bacon inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved raw ground sausage away from raw bacon during this inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing from handwash sink behind bar in main dining room.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Gaskets on doors of empty cooler near handwash sink soiled with black substance. 2. Box fan on shelf near dish machine soiled with dust. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids left open on pad beside building.

Basic - Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Blue tape on handle of reach-in cooler at cookline.

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unsealed plywood wall in dry storage room in back of kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Several trays of raw beef steak stored on shelf directly above packages of fully-cooked ham steaks inside reach-in cooler at cookline. Manager moved ham steaks to another shelf away from raw foods during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in prep area of kitchen blocked by large box fan. Manager removed fan from top of handwashing sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bleach and dish soap stored down inside handwashing sink near three-compartment sink. Manager removed all items from sink during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on top of box containing crackers on lower portion of prep table in kitchen. Manager moved drink cup to the windowsill during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cooler doors in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in center of kitchen. Manager removed wet wiping cloth from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open jug of milk missing date mark inside reach-in cooler near warewash area. Manager stated the milk was opened three days prior and added proper date mark during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of ice machine not inverted. Manager inverted ice bucket during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in kitchen beside cutting board. Employee removed drink cup from table during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen above clean dishes. Employee removed phone from table during this inspection.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door. Employee removed tongs from handle during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box of unwashed tomatoes stored on shelf above cooked meatballs and yogurt inside reach-in cooler in storage area.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Takeout bowl used as scoop inside bin of pasta on shelf near cookline.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sign missing at handsink in bar area in rear dining area.

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster beside building.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour on shelf in kitchen near cookline missing label.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucets on the north side of the building.

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Creamer in reach-in cooler across from prep table next to prep sink.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of ice machine. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaners stored in bar hand washing sink. Employee removed cleaners from sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans stored on top shelf in dish area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor across from fryers.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates stored on kitchen microwave. Employee turned plates over. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked shrimp in kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee placed shrimp on shelf above beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table across from warmer. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to kitchen prep sink. Owner turned hot water on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Slats to door across from dish machine dusty.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish in prep sink thawed at room temperature. Employee turned water on to thaw shrimp. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0 ppm. Owner stated that dishes would be sanitized in three compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two flies in kitchen.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on reach-in cooler stained.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in hand washing sink in front corner of kitchen. Owner removed pitcher from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp and beef thawed at room temperature in kitchen prep sink.