Tavern by the Sea

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by small flying insects. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

Inspector notes: The wall in the ware-washing area is in poor repair, inspector observed peeling paint. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (lobster) were observed thawing with the package intact in the walk-in cooler. ROP seafood must be removed from the package when thawing. The lobster was observed held at 23 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Lobster was removed from the package during time of inspection.

Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-48 degrees Fahrenheit in the small prep unit #2. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the prep unit since the day prior. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 48 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. The ambient temperature was adjusted during time of inspection and was observed at 38 degrees Fahrenheit after adjustment. Food placed in unit after temperature adjustment maintained an internal food temperature of 41 degrees and below. Plastic pans were replaced with metal pans and lids were placed on food. Establishment must monitor food to ensure it stays at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. If food is not 41 degrees or below, prep unit must be taken out of service and must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and cleaned during time of inspection.

Inspector notes: Fish was observed thawing on the floor in the kitchen. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Fish was relocated to a refrigeration unit during time of inspection.

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen (ROP) seafood (tuna and lobster) were observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package when thawing. The tuna was observed held at 40 degrees Fahrenheit and the lobster was observed held at 39 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Both were voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as tuna) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables) in the prep unit. Raw animal foods (such as beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as stuffed clams) in the prep unit. Raw animal foods (such as scallops) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as lobster) in the prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables, stuffed clams, and lobster during storage. All raw foods were relocated to the bottom shelf during time of inspection.

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) lobster, salmon, and tuna labeled keep frozen, were observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package or the package must be opened when thawing. All items were observed at 38 degrees Fahrenheit and below at time of inspection. An employee removed the items from the packaging during time of inspection.

Inspector notes: An employees cellphone was observed stored on a stack of plates. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. Phone was relocated during time of inspection.