The Tavern On Central

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 22, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Tarter sauce and pickled eggs in walk-in has exceeded its date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

     Cheese slices in walk-in, tuna and chicken salad in kitchen Arctic Air from a food processing plant was date marked once the container was opened but not discarded after 7 day shelf life. .

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Squirt bottles in bar (pickle juice, worchestershire, etc. in bottle holder) are stored in unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

2. Jun 17, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands before returning to work.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Boiled potatoes, ground beef and soup broth in walk-in cooler has exceeded its date mark and bar condiments (beef/cheese/egg) not provided with a date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is misidentifying foods pertaining to the disclosure statement (chicken on menu).

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory. Remove asterisk from chicken items.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

3. Jun 19, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 7 core
   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     In pizza prep table, sausage stored next to pizza crust.

     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

     DATE MARKING - DISPOSITION

     Pickled for flavor eggs in walk-in cooler has exceeded its date mark.

     Correction: Discard ready-to-eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food requiring a date mark that has exceeded the discard date or has not been provided with a date mark.

     Code 3-501.18 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     DEMONSTRATION OF KNOWLEDGE - ILLNESS REPORTING RESPONSIBILITES

     Person in charge is unable to demonstrate knowledge regarding foodborne illness reporting requirements by employees or have written policy to refer to.

     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.

     Code 2-102.11 (C) (17)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (asterisk).

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE

     There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.

     Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.

     Code 12-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     Cooked and cooled potatoes in the walk-in cooler were observed to be uncovered.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     LABELING - FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

     Water and worcestershire sauce is stored in unlabeled container.

     Correction: Store all foods that are removed from their original packages in containers labeled with the common name of the food or ingredient.

     Code 3-302.12

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoop was improperly stored inside ice bin with handle in 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.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - WOOD, USE LIMITATION

     Wood used for walk-in cooler door and door trim.

     Correction: Remove wood used for food contact surfaces unless otherwise approved for use.

     Code 4-101.17

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of walk-in cooler (floor and compressor) are soiled with debris.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY - SOIL ACCUMULATIONS

     Walk-in cooler, pizza prep cooler and upright fridge in kitchen not cleaned at a frequency to preclude accumulation of soil residue.

     Correction: Clean equipment at a frequency to preclude soil accumulation or clean equipment every 4 hours.

     Code 4-602.11 (D) (5)

4. Jun 22, 2023 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 2 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement (asterisk) next to food items served undercooked on menu (on burgers and cowbell wrap).

     Correction: 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 quatinary test kit is not available for checking sanitizer concentrations in the bar sink or waitress table spray.

     Correction: Provide a quatinary 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

     Canned food items are stored on the floor in the dry storage area in the basement.

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

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     HANDWASHING SINKS, INSTALLATION - NON-HAND OPERATED

     Handwashing sink behind bar is not non-hand operated. One sink is the minimum requirement.

     Correction: Employee handwashing sinks shall be non hand operated and if metered shall provide a flow of water without the need for reactivation for at least 15 seconds.

     Code 5-202.12 (C)