Tailgaters Bar & Grill

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Inspections

1. Aug 18, 2026 Follow Up · 2 priority foundation, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: When menu is reprinted properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A QUAT test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a QUAT test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Note the chlorine test strips onsite expire in 4 days.

     Code 4-302.14

2. Jul 14, 2026 Follow Up · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 3 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Three instances were TCS foods were found stored above 41 °F. 1. Cooler #2 holding at 49F 2. Cooler #4 was holding at 45F on the bottom left side 3. Cooler #5 was holding at 50F on the bottom shelf.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were moved or dicarded during inspection. All equipment must be serviced and notify dept once operational.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: When menu is reprinted properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A QUAT test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a QUAT test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Note the chlorine test strips onsite expire in 4 days.

     Code 4-302.14

3. Jun 26, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     RESPONSIBILITY OF FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES TO REPORT

     Food employee was not aware sign, symptom, or diagnosis they are required to the person in charge.

     Correction: Train employees on the signs, symptoms and diagnosis of foodborne disease. Inform employees that this information shall be reported to the person in charge. Provided education and factsheets to employees during inspection.

     Code 2-201.11 (E)

   • Serious Priority

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Three instances were TCS foods were found stored above 41 °F. 1. Cooler #2 holding at 49F 2. Cooler #4 was holding at 45F on the bottom left side 3. Cooler #5 was holding at 50F on the bottom shelf.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were moved or dicarded during inspection. All equipment must be serviced and notify dept once operational.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for potato pancakes and chicken breasts. Foods were stacked above 2" and chicken was covered with plastic wrap.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Foods were moved to hotel pans and spread out to facilitate cooling.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: When menu is reprinted properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A QUAT test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a QUAT test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions. Note the chlorine test strips onsite expire in 4 days.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at cookline handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing. Papertowels provided during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Mulitple knives were found stored in between pieces of equipment in the kitchen.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Knives were moved during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Multiple items found stored on the floor in the WI Coolers, WI Freezer and dry storage.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

4. Jun 24, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     2 Door Artic Air Cooler was holding at 49-50°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. All TCS foods were moved or discarded during inspection. Notify dept once repaired and operational.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The chlorine sanitizer was not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM.

     Correction: Adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration. New bottle of sanitizer was added and primed, now dispensing at 100PPM.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Person in charge and employees were unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees.

     Correction: Obtain training on foodborne illness signs and symptoms and provide training to employees regarding their responsibility in reporting foodborne illness signs and symptoms to the person in charge. Provided fact sheet and education during inspection.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Mutliple items were found either with out a datemark (tartar, tzatziki, and multiple items in Advantco 1 Door #5) and few items (ribs and meatloaf) were found beyond the datemark.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Provided fact sheet during inspection.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink adjacent to the cookline.

     Correction: Papertoweling was placed next to sink during inspection.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knive was found stored inbetween coolers, bowls found in bulk bins and handles found down in the ice.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. All utensils were moved to proper storage during inspection.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer. Provided fact sheet in email.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

5. Jun 26, 2024 Routine · 1 priority, 4 priority foundation, 2 core, 4 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw cracked eggs in a separate container were stored atop a container of ground beef in the Avantco 1-door. The eggs were discarded during inspection.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat Corrected on site

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Food items in the Arctic Air 2-door cooler are not provided a date marking. The food items were date marked during inspection.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Quat and chlorine test kits are not available for checking sanitizer concentrations.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The deli slicer and the can opener are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     USING A HANDWASHING SINK - ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED

     A container of celery was stored inside the kitchen hand wash sink. The celery was removed during inspection.

     Correction: Keep handwashing sink in working condition at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.

     Code 5-205.11 (A) and (C)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     A knife was improperly stored in between the top doors of the prep cooler. The knife was removed during inspection.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR

     Equipment is not maintained in good repair. 1) the condenser in the North walk-in cooler is leaking into a catch bucket. There is no food product stored below the leak. 2) There is a large amount of ice build-up inside the walk-in freezer.

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

     Code 4-501.11 (A)

6. Jul 13, 2023 Follow Up · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The bar dishwasher was only dispensing sanitizer at 10 ppm. The sanitizer bottle was almost empty and was replaced with a fresh bottle. Sanitizer was at 100 ppm during the inspection.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust ware washing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Test kits are not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. Keystone and Steramine sanitizers.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Containers of chicken and pickles are being stored on the floor in the north walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

7. Jun 27, 2023 Routine · 5 priority, 3 priority foundation, 4 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     A box of bacon was above deli meat in the north walk-in cooler. The bacon was relocated during the inspection.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     COOLING - 6-HOUR COOLING PARAMETER

     There was a beef roast in the north walk-in cooler at 43 F after approximately 18 hours and a container of cooked noodles at 74 F after approximately 2.5 hours. Both products were discarded during the inspection.

     Correction: If safe, reheat food to 165°F and restart the cooling process or discard the food item. Food shall be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total 6 hour cooling period.

     Code 3-501.14 (A)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Food on the bottom two shelves of the Avantco 1-door cooler was above 41 F. The food on the top two shelves was below 41 F. There were bread products on the 3rd shelf blocking air flow. Potentially hazardous food was relocated to the top two shelves or discarded. Send picture of a food temperature in the bottom of the cooler.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     The bar Dishmachine was not delivering any sanitizer (0 ppm) measured. Discontinue using the dishwasher until repaired . Use the bar 3-comp sink or the kitchen dishwasher to sanitize the bar ware.

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust ware washing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - SEPARATION

     Chemical spray bottles were stored in the bar rail next to bottles of liquor and plastic cups. The chemical bottles were relocated.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored away from food, equipment and single service items by spacing or partitioning.

     Code 7-201.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Ham and gyro meat in the kitchen coolers was not date marked and a roast cooked yesterday was dated with Tuesday day dot.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     Test kits are not available for checking sanitizer concentrations. Keystone and Steramine sanitizers.

     Correction: Provide a test kit or other device for measuring the concentration of sanitizing solutions.

     Code 4-302.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     The deli slicer is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Containers of chicken are being stored on the floor in the north walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     WAREWASHING - MECHANICAL HOT WATER - TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES

     An irreversible registering thermometer is not provided for measuring utensil surface temperatures in the hot water mechanical ware washing operation.

     Correction: Provide an irreversible registering thermometer.

     Code 4-302.13 (B)

   • Not serious Core

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

     Boxes of to-go containers were stored on the floor of the back dining room area.

     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)

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     The exterior screen door in the back hall is not tight-fitting. The back door was open and there is a large gap at the bottom of the screen door.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)