Gaul & Co. Malt House
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2023
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Score
Inspectors have visited Gaul & Co. Malt House three times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 3, 2023. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Gaul & Co. Malt House dates to Jul 3, 2023.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average is 72, putting Gaul & Co. Malt House squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Working bulk containers with food are stacked on each other, unable to properly identify food stored on storage rack in the walk-in freezer. New Violation.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer QAC test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust particles on storage rack in the walk-in cooler where beverages are stored. New Violation.
46.714
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Static dust accumulation vent covers restroom areas -Ceiling tiles missing in restroom areas
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Static dust accumulation ceiling vent cover. -Mop sink not clean to sight. -Wet floor surface in the basement area behind the bar
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease.
46.981(d)
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Jun 30, 2023
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No sign or poster posted at the handwash sink in the main and lower level bar, food prep areas to remind food employees to wash their hands.
46.981(h)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on food contact surfaces in the main bar and warwash area. **Corrective action was taken, person in charge removed the chemical products.
46.1021
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Slicers has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Servesafe observed. No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
46.103
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Static dust accumulation vent covers restroom areas -Ceiling tiles missing in restroom areas
46.981(b)(i)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Static dust accumulation ceiling vent cover -Wet floor surface in the basement area behind the bar
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood filters have an accumulation of static dust and grease. New Violation.
46.981(d)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Observed waffle maker has an accumulation of food and heavy grease residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. New Violation.
46.323
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Food facility lacks sanitizer QAC test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.
46.676(a)-(c)
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Jun 5, 2023
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals were stored above or on the same shelf with food, equipment, and/or single service articles in the food prep area. Corrective action: Person in charge removed chemicals during time of inspection.
46.1021
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Old food residue and straws observed in the handwash sink in the downstairs area. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Cups observed submerged in working bulk containers in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.301
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Opened commercially processed ready to eat food (sauces)located in the walk-in cooler, and held more than 48 hours, was not marked with the date it was opened.
46.385(b)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: Servesafe observed. No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department.
46.103
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Slicers has an accumulation of food residue on the food contact surfaces and is not being washed, rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. -Ice machine has an accumulation of brown and black residue present inside on wall surface in the basement area.
46.712
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Working bulk food ingredient storage containers are not labeled with the common name of the food. New Violation.
46.282
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons
Inspector notes: Visible physical evidence of insect activity (Flies) observed in the basement bar and food prep area. New Violation.
46.981(k)(l)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The following observations were noted: -Food being stored on direct floor surface in warewashing/storage area. -Food being stored on direct floor surface in walk-in freezer.
46.321
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards observed with deep scratches and scoring not allowing for effective cleaning and sanitizing.
46.672
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Static dust accumulation on vent covers in walk-in coolers
46.714
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Beverage dispenser observed draining into an unapproved bucket in the food prep area. New Violation.
46.863
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Trash can with a lid not observed in upstairs woman's room New Violation.
46.882(b)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Broom and dust pan not elevated
46.981(e)(m)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in the food prep area
46.943
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gaul & Co. Malt House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gaul & Co. Malt House on file is from Jul 3, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gaul & Co. Malt House?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gaul & Co. Malt House.
Has Gaul & Co. Malt House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gaul & Co. Malt House have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gaul & Co. Malt House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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