HITCHIN POST TAVERN

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Inspection history

1. Aug 7, 2025

   ✓
   2 violations

   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

2. Jul 3, 2024

   ✓
   2 violations

   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

3. Dec 12, 2023

   ✓
   3 violations

   • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
   • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

4. Oct 22, 2019

   ✕
   7 violations

   • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
   • Critical: Home canned goods, or canned goods from unapproved processor found on premises
   • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
   • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

5. Jul 13, 2018

   ✕
   5 violations

   • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

6. Jan 10, 2017

   ✕
   8 violations

   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Adequate, leakproof, non-absorbent, vermin-proof, covered containers not provided where needed
   • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
   • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
   • Critical: Home canned goods, or canned goods from unapproved processor found on premises
   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions

7. Aug 27, 2015

   ✓
   6 violations

   • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
   • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
   • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin

8. Jul 25, 2014

   ✓
   1 violation

   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

9. Aug 1, 2013

   ✓
   5 violations

   • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
   • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
   • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
   • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
   • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

10. Nov 9, 2012

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
    • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

11. Jun 22, 2011

    ✓
    6 violations

    • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
    • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
    • Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

12. Jan 3, 2007

    ✓

13. Nov 15, 2006

    ✓
    3 violations

    • Premises littered, unnecessary equipment and article present, living quarters no completely separated for food service operations, live animals, birds and pets not excluded
    • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
    • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

14. Feb 22, 2006

    ✕
    1 violation

    • Critical: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.

15. Aug 13, 2003

    ✓

16. Jul 6, 2001

    ✓

17. Aug 8, 2000

    ✓

18. Jul 1, 1999

    ✓