Cows Tail Deli & Creamery
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025
86
Score
Cows Tail Deli & Creamery appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. On Jun 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The latest visit found two violations, down from nine violations the time before.
Proper date marking and disposition accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Pascoag restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 30, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meats were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outside area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
86
Jun 16, 2025
Environmental Complaint
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 10 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (canned clams) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: (Chemical) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: The condensate from the soda gun is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-402.13
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meats, cheese and eggs was observed held at 59 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meat was observed with a date mark (6/3) which exceeds the 7 days. See disposal.
3-501.18
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cups were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of brown residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. See disposal.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meats were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit located in the front area was not in good repair, ambient observed at 60F. PIC called for service prior to inspection.
4-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outside area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-201.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ansul system in the kitchen area has an accumulation of grease and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-501.115
23
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.114
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish tags did not have all of the required information. Date of last service was lacking. PIC informed.
3-402.12
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The tile coving in the dish wash area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer and stand mixer have an accumulation of dust and debris.
4-101.19
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cows Tail Deli & Creamery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cows Tail Deli & Creamery on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cows Tail Deli & Creamery?
Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cows Tail Deli & Creamery.
How does Cows Tail Deli & Creamery compare to other restaurants in Pascoag?
Cows Tail Deli & Creamery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pascoag average of 86.
Has Cows Tail Deli & Creamery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cows Tail Deli & Creamery have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about nine previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cows Tail Deli & Creamery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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