Olde Courthouse Tavern

Observed food stored without lids or covers. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

Observed non-easily identifiable containers of food not labeled with the common name of the product. CA: Non-easily identifiable foods shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

Observed that there was not written disclosure of major food allergens used. CA: The facility shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer.

Observed equipment in a state of disrepair, not working, and with gaskets falling off. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed heavy accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed heavy accumulation of debris on floors and walls, particularly at the bar. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that there were several dead and trapped roaches around the kitchen and bar. COS. Sweeped up dead roaches and pest control contacted for new bait stations and traps. CA: Dead pests shall be removed from/cleaned from the facility on an interval that prevents accumulation.

Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed accumulation of dirt and grease on floors and walls with minor accumulation of grease on ceiling tiles; observed holes in the walls throughout the kitchen. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed that the back door was not tight-fitting when it clsoed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

Observed raw ground beef and raw chicken stored over sauces and raw seafood. COS. Cooler reorganized according to internal cook temperautre. CA: Food shall be stored according to internal cook temperature requirements.

Observed pork, gravy, and chili were stored below 135 F. Initially it was considered to be a reheating issue, however, staff does state that they did appropriately reheat the items prior to service. COS. Items to be discarded 4 hours from when they were brought out. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

Observed that the facility had received delivery ~1 hour prior to inspector arrival and that it was still sitting outside where it was not being temperature controlled, protected from contaminated, or monitored. COS. Delivery put up. CA: It is the responisbility of the PIC to ensure that delievries are properly received and monitored.

Observed several foodborne illness and public health intervention violations including hand sink maintenance, proper separation of food, chemical storage, and date marking showing a lack of active managerial control. CA: Person in charge shall ensure that violations are prevented and addressed.

Observed that the only hand sink in the kitchen was blocked with pans and lids. COS. Moved. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands and shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.

Observed that the hand sinks in the bathrooms did not have hot water. CA: Hand sinks shall be installed to provide hot (100 F) water.

Observed prepared TCS food held longer than 24 hours that was date marked, however, the facility was not using a consistent date marking method; some of the foods were date marked with the day of preparation and some were marked with the day of discard. COS. Dates corrected. CA: Prepared TCS food shall be date marked with the day of preparation, the day of discard, or both, however, the method of date marking shall remain consistent.

Observed medications (ibuprofen) stored above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Medications that are necessary for the health of the employees shall be properly stored to prevent contamination.

Observed residential pesticides stored above the clean wiping cloths that are to be used; observed hand sanitizer stored above food. COS. Removed. CA: Chemicals shall be used according to their manufacturers instructions including only using residential chemicals in residential settings.

Observed in-use utensils that were stored in stagnant water that warm but not hot (84 F); the warm water was on the grill, but it is not known whether it was not on or just not turned up. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored using approved means such as in hot (135 F) water, in running water, in the product with the handle above the level of the product, or in/on a clean container/surface.

Observed scoops without handles being stored in the product. CA: Scoops shall have handles and the handles shall be stored above the level of the product.

Observed single-use items stored on the floor of the unapproved outdoor trailer. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Observed that the facility is reusing single-use plastic containers from store bought goods for new items. CA: Single-use items shall not be reused.

Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that the bathroom doors were not self-closing. CA: Bathroom doors shall be self-closing.

Observed accumulation of dirt and grease on floors and walls with minor accumulation of grease on ceiling tiles. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevents contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Observed that the most recent food inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable from a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

Observed raw tenderized philly meat stored above spice (thyme), raw fish, and cooked chicken; observed raw ground beef stored above cooked chicken wings. COS. Cooler reorganized according to internal cook temperautre. CA: Food shall be stored according to internal cook temperature requirements.

Observed cold TCS items stored above 41 F (cheese, tomatoes, lettuce). COS. Items to be discarded 4 hours from when they were removed. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for saefty shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed several foodborne illness and public health intervention violations including hand sink maintenance, proper separation of food, cold holding, chemical storage, and date marking showing a lack of active managerial control. CA: Person in charge shall ensure that violations are prevented and addressed.

Observed employee drink in water bottle that was stored on the cutting board/table. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that the only hand sink in the kitchen was blocked with pans and lids. COS. Moved. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands and shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.

Observed TCS food prepared greater than 24 hours that were not date marked (potato salad, eggs, tomatoes, cooked chicken wings). COS. Dates added or if date was unknown they were discarded. CA: Prepared TCS food shall be date marked.

Observed medications (pepto, tums) stored above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Medications that are necessary for the health of the employees shall be properly stored to prevent contamination.

Observed residential pesticides stored in the kitchen. COS. Discarded. CA: All chemicals shall be used according to their manufacturers instructions, including only using residential pesticides in residential settings.

Observed that the unapproved storage trailer outdoors did not have a self-closing and tight-fitting door and was left open. CA: Outer openings of food service establishments shall be properly protected to protect against pests.

Observed food stored in direct contact with undrained ice (fish that was prepared/broken down, hot dogs). COS. Removed. CA: Food shall not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables such as celery and carots and raw fish that are received immersed in ice in shipping containers may remain in that condition while in storage awaiting preparation, display, service, or sale.

Observed wet wiping cloths were stored in sanitizer solution that was below the appropriate concentration. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed into freshly made sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed in-use utensils that were stored in stagnant water that warm but not hot (108 F) and that was stored in stagnant room temperature water; the warm water was on the grill, but it is not known whether it was not on or just not turned up. COS. Removed. CA: In-use utensils shall be stored using approved means such as in hot (135 F) water, in running water, in the product with the handle above the level of the product, or in/on a clean container/surface.

Observed single-use items stored on the floor of the unapproved outdoor trailer. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

Observed that the prep top was non-functional/damaged. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Observed that the dishmachine was not automatically dispensing sanitizer; sanitizer level was 0 PPM. No dishes were being washed. COS. All dishes shall be hand washed, rinsed, and sanitized until the machine is determined to be working appropriately. CA: Mechanical warewashing machines shall properly and automatically dispense sanitizer.

Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed that the bathroom doors were not self-closing. CA: Bathroom doors shall be self-closing.

Observed accumulation of dirt and grease on floors and walls with minor accumulation of grease on ceiling tiles. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevents contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Cold time/temperature controlled for safety foods are not maintained at 41 degrees F or below. All items discarded. Note: these are the items that were pulled from the steam unit last night (per kitchen manager). Indicated that items most likely didn't cool properly. Hot items should not be closed with lid, stacked, and placed into cooler with hot. AN ice bath would be a good option for these items.

There is a container of hand sanitizer present on shelving above clean equipment and with condiments. Sanitizer moved to appropriate location next to dirty dishes. Wiping towel bucket and sanitizer in spray bottle are present on the wire cart (next to the wait station) above new containers of salt and next to clean silverware. The PIC removes the salt from the area; lowers the spray bottle; there is sufficient space between the wiping towel bucket and clean silverware on top portion.

The wood shelf above the deep freezer is not properly sealed. All wood in the food service areas must be cleanable. PIC explains that it was sealed once; another coat should put on to ensure cleanability.

Test strips to monitor the chlorine level at the dishmachine are not present. The incorrect strips were ordered, but the correct ones are on order.

Non food contact surfaces are not all clean to sight and touch and fee of accumulation of grease and food debris; Exterior of microwaves, exterior of bulk containers (ex: flour, cornmeal), exterior of the freezer across from the cook line (on back side near coils and wiring), frames/door crevices of reach in coolers.

There is mold present on the ceiling of the walk in cooler near the condenser fan.

The coving under/near the dish machine is missing. Provide coving.

Employee phone is present on the shelf of the make table. Ensure employee items remain separate.

Observed that there was cold TCS food that was stored above 41 F (tomatoes, leafy greens, cheese). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Observed employee drinks stored in non-single-use containers without a lid/straw that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

Observed that the facility did not have any vomit/diarrhea clean up plan. CA: Facility shall have a plan and the items needed for the plan to clean up a vomit or diarrheal event.

Observed that the sanitizer in the 3-comaprtment sink was not at the required concentration. COS. New sanitizer level made. CA: When manual warewashing, the sanitizer shall be at the appropriate concentration.

Observed that the back door was not closed and/or is not self-closing. CA: All exterior doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting

Observed that there were either missing or in-accurate thermometers in cold holding units. CA: Ambient thermometers shall be in all cold and hot holding units.

Observed wet wiping cloths were stored in sanitizer solution that was below the appropriate concentration. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed into freshly made sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.

Observed un-sealed wood in the facility being used as non-food contact surfaces. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be designed to be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of equipment. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Observed that the bathroom doors were not self-closing. CA: Bathroom doors shall be self-closing.

Observed heavy accumulation of debris and grease on floors, walls, and ceilings and observed damaged walls. CA: The facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation; facility shall be maintained in good repair.