Schooner Tavern

Year by year

Inspections

1. Apr 21, 2025 Routine Score 96
   • Not serious Priority 3 Corrected on site

     Clean surfaces contacting non-TCS foods: • When surfaces may have been contaminated • At least once every 24 hours for consumer self-service utensils • Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils • As often as needed to keep surfaces clean

     Observed the food contact surfaces of the ice machine very moldy. This was discussed and the management had the machine clean and sanitized during the inspection.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0845E

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

     Observed the back wall of the wall unfinished at different areas of the wall. This was discussed options for frp backsplash was discussed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1325A1

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Discontinue using wood and wood wicker as a food contact surface.

     Observed the pizza prep area shelf made of wood. Options for stainless steel more easy cleanable surface was discussed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0490

   • Serious Priority 1 Corrected on site

     Make sure all ready-to-eat foods and garnishes are not touched with bare hands.

     Observed garnishes being prepped by staff without wearing gloves. This was discussed and gloves will be worn for all garnish prep going forward.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0225A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Have at least 10-foot candles of light intensity at a distance of 30 inches from the floor in: • Walk-in refrigeration units • Dry food storage areas • In other areas while being cleaned

     Observed the storage room in basement without the appropriate amount of light. This was discussed and new lights were to be installed.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1470A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     Observed the current license not posted. Post the current license

     Code MCO 188.390

2. Oct 16, 2023 Routine Score 90
   • Not serious Priority 3

     Provide control of pests by routinely: • Inspecting incoming food shipments • Inspecting the premises for evidence of pests • Eliminating conditions that attract pests

     Fruit flies observed in the bar area. Obtain a Pest Control contractor to target this pest.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1565ABD

   • Not serious Priority 2

     Keep at each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks one of: • A supply of disposable towels • A continuous towel system • An approved air temperature hand drying device

     Paper towel supply lacking in the bar handsink. Hanging towel observed being used instead. Use disposable towels only.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1445

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Compartments must be sloped to an outlet that allows complete draining where compartments are subject to the accumulation of moisture due to condensation, food or beverage drip, or water from melting ice

     Beverage gun holders observed not sloped or placed correctly inside the holder for drainage.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0655

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Dispose of condensate drainage, no sewage liquids and rainwater from the point of discharge to disposal according to Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Rules Chapters 7080, 7081 and 7083

     Observed some gun holders draining into the handsink.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1220

   • Not serious Priority 3

     The business license must be posted where it can be easily seen.

     Current license not posted.

     Code MCO 188.390

   • Serious Priority 1

     Provide a plumbing system that is designed, constructed, installed, and repaired with approved materials, equipment, and devices complying with chapter 4714 and Minnesota Statutes, sections 326B.43 to 326B.49.

     Observed some soda gun holders without drain tubes.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1040A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Properly cove and seal floor-wall junctures.

     Storage room in basement observed without coving.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1345A

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Remove all items unnecessary to the operation of the business from the premises.

     The basement observed with numerous unnecessary items stored on the floor.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1580AB

   • Serious Priority 1

     Keep a log to record employee illness symptoms. Have it available upon request.

     Observed no illness log or similar being used onsite. Print and train on the illness log provided with this report.

     Code MN Rule 4626.0040C

   • Not serious Priority 3

     Floors, walls and/or ceiling surfaces are missing. Install smooth, durable, and easily cleanable floor, wall and ceiling surfaces.

     FRP observed missing on back of bar area. Obtain approved material and cover the back wall.

     Code MN Rule 4626.1325A1