Brookside Tavern

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Inspections

1. Feb 6, 2026 Routine · 1 priority foundation
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING - SANITIZING SOLUTION - TESTING DEVICES

     A quat test kit is 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

2. Mar 4, 2025 Re-inspection · 2 priority, 1 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority

     COMPLIANCE WITH FOOD LAW - FOOD PREPARED IN PRIVATE HOME

     Taco Meat is being prepared in owner's home.

     Correction: Discard food from unapproved sources.

     Code 3-201.11 (B)

   • Serious Priority

     NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS

     Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands. Employee observed to be handling bun for burger with bare hands.

     Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.

     Code 3-301.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

     The door to the WIC is not constructed out of an approved material. Door is made of insulation board, is not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable.

     Correction: Discard equipment and utensils that are not: corrosion resistant, durable, able to withstand repeated warewashing, smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and resistant to pitting, scratching, scoring or decomposition.

     Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

3. Dec 3, 2024 Routine · 3 priority foundation, 3 core, 1 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Food items are missing date marking in Whirlpool freezer.

     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 - PROVIDED

     No consumer advisory provided or the consumer advisory on menu.

     Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.

     Code 3-603.11 (A)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Inside of ice machie is visibly soiled.

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition. Recommend increasing cleaning frequency.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

     The door to the WIC is not constructed out of an approved material. Door is made of insulation board, is not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable.

     Correction: Discard equipment and utensils that are not: corrosion resistant, durable, able to withstand repeated warewashing, smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and resistant to pitting, scratching, scoring or decomposition.

     Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     The inside of the door to the WIC is soiled with growth.

     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 Repeat

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The floor behind the bar is in bad repair, peeling up. The floor is not installed so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

4. Mar 26, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 3 core
   • 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 from menu. Provide consumer advisory.

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

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD SAFETY FOR SMALL OPERATORS - EXPIRED CERTIFICATION

     The retail food establishment's food safety for small operators certification has expired. Operator is retaking certification.

     Correction: Reaaply for initial certification as required under 12-201.11.

     Code 12-401.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SERVICE SINK

     There is no service sink provided in food establishment.

     Correction: Provide at least 1 service sink or curbed cleaning facility.

     Code 5-203.13

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The Floor by the front door and behind the bar is in bad repair and not easily cleanable. Owner has plans to repair.

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS - CLEANABILITY

     The Floor, Wall and Ceiling in the walk in cooler are in bad repair and not smooth and easily cleanable..

     Correction: Provide floors, walls, and ceilings that are designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.11