Mars Cheese Castle Tavern

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Inspections

1. Dec 11, 2025 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Observed improper cooling methods are observed for cooling noodles in walk in cooler. Observed pasta is being cooler in deep containers with covers. Observed condensation on cover. Provided education. PIC then had employee put pasta in shallow pans and uncovered.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY

     Observed employee washing an apple in the handwashing sink during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing. Informed Person In Charge. PIC then spoke with employee to use the prep sink and not the handwashing sink. PIC stated all staff will wash all produce in prep sink and handwashing sinks are only for handwashing.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND SINGLE USE ARTICLES, LINENS - STORING PROHIBITIONS - CLEAN DRY LOCATION

     Observed pots and pans stored on the top shelf in the kitchen are facing up towards the ceiling. Informed PIC. PIC then had employees flip the pots and pans upside down.

     Correction: Clean equipment and utensils, laundered linens, single-use and single service articles shall be stored in a clean dry location, not exposed to contamination and off the floor.

     Code 4-903.11 (A)

2. Apr 30, 2025 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 4 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Beef was being improperly thawed by being submerged in non-running water. I informed the PIC and they had employees cease the thawing process.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION - TEST KIT

     The kitchen and the bar were missing strips to test the concentration of their chemical sanitizers, having recently depleted their supply. I informed the PIC, and they told me that they would order new test strips.

     Correction: Provide a test kit to allow accurate determination of the sanitization concentration.

     Code 4-501.116

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - WATER TEMPERATURE

     Both handwashing sinks in the men's restroom off of the tavern were not producing sufficiently hot water. I informed the PIC, and they had the issue corrected during the inspection.

     Correction: Water temperature at a handwashing sink shall be at least 85°F and no more than 110°F.

     Code 5-202.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE

     Coolers containing milk were not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device. I informed the PIC that an appropriate, accurate temperature measuring device would need to be installed in each cooler, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.

     Code 4-204.112 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer was not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation. I informed the PIC that such thermometers were needed, and they informed me that they would obtain them.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     The rinse dial on the dishwasher in the food prep area did not appear to be functioning as intended during the inspection. I pointed this out to the PIC, and they told me they would have someone come in to correct the issue.

     Correction: Repair equipment to good condition or remove from premise.

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     A thermometer, a non-food contact surface of the can opener, and the inside of the cabinet containing coffee lids had signficant food accumulation. The thermometer was cleaned during the inspection. I informed the PIC that these surfaces need to be cleaned more frequently to prevent the accumulation of soil residues such as food debris, and the PIC indicated that they understood.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

3. Dec 5, 2023 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.