CORK & PIG TAVERN

Inspected Aug 12, 2026 · Abilene inspection · Routine

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Date	Score	Inspection type	Critical	Result
2026-08-12	no score	Routine · 7 findings	8	—
Observations and corrective actions None Observed sanitizer concentration not detectable at by test strip. Water temperature at 93F in ware wash None Observed food debris on utensils hung hung with clean ware. COS recleaned 29 32 Date: 08/15/2026 39 Reinspection fee will be waived if proof of repair is sent to [email protected] within 3 days. - Corrected By Correct by 08/15/2026 None Observed a leak at water valve at 3 cc sink. Will reinspect in 3 days. $75.00 reinspection fee. None Observed spray bottle holding red liquid not labeled for contents. COS labeled to be at 180F according to placard on ware wash machine. COS installed chemical sanitizer. machine. Note: Ware wash machine set for temperature sanitizing according to placard on ware wash machine. Ware wash final rinse Correct by 08/15/2026 None Observed containers stacked before dry on clean ware rack. (Nesting) Correct by 11/10/2026 None Observed spatulas with chipped and missing pieces hung on clean ware rack. COS voluntarily discarded. None No thermal test strips available during inspection. Correct by 08/22/2026 Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-05-19	no score	Routine · 9 findings	9	—
Observations and corrective actions None Observed labels of previous contents on pans after being cleaned, stored on clean ware racks. COS for less than 4 hours. COS moved to walk in cooler for rapid cool down. Correct by 05/22/2026 None Observed sliced tomatoes at 57F and hard-boiled eggs at 56F, sliced beef at 50F, cooked pasta at 53F 27 None Observed 3 cc sink drain line below flood level rim. COS moved up. 34 use is allowed in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (2)Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that 08/17/2026 insecticide. Conditions of Use. POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS shall be: (A)Used according to: (1)LAW and this Code, Correct by 05/22/2026 None Observed shakers holding crystalized substances not labeled for contents on main line. - Corrected By Date: None Observed Hot Shot flying insect killer on shelf behind bar. Label states for outdoor use only. COS removed None Observed containers stacked before dry on clean ware rack. (Nesting) recleaned. Correct by 08/17/2026 None Observed sanitizer solution buckets stored on floor throughout kitchen. Correct by 08/17/2026 None Observed accumulation of flies in kitchen and behind bar. sufficient in number and capacity to provide FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. EQUIPMENT for cooling and heating FOOD, and holding cold and hot FOOD, shall be 36 Correct by 08/17/2026 None Observed cold hold equipment not to capacity to maintain food temperature. See Item #2 Above. 4-301.11 39 41 Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2026-02-09	no score	Routine · 7 findings	7	—
Observations and corrective actions None Observed food debris on pans lids stored on clean ware rack. COS recleaned. on day cooler reading 52F. COS pans submerged in ice for rapid cool down. Correct by 02/12/2026 None Observed sliced tomatoes at 60F and hard-boiled eggs at 56F for less than 4 hours. Observed thermometer 39 41 None Observed cracked food container with residue in cracks on clean ware rack. COS voluntarily discarded. - sufficient in number and capacity to provide FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities. EQUIPMENT for cooling and heating FOOD, and holding cold and hot FOOD, shall be Re-Inspection fee; due at time of re-inspection. . 2. One or more of the same objectionable violations (#2, and #27) are marked Correct by 02/19/2026 None Observed cold hold equipment not to capacity to maintain food temperature. See Item #2 Above. 4-301.11 None Observed sanitizer solution at concentration not detectable by test strip. COS replaced - Corrected By 05/10/2026 None Observed shakers holding crystalized substances not labeled for contents on main line. - Corrected By Date: None Observed containers stacked before dry on clean ware rack. (Nesting) Correct by 05/10/2026 Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2025-11-06	no score	Routine · 11 findings	11	—
Observations and corrective actions None Observed cooked shredded chicken held in drawer cooler, at the cook line, temping at 46 degF for less 10 Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented. FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED, and, as specified under § 3-601.12, honestly None Observed black mold-like substance on soda gun nozzles at the bar; not honestly presented. 3-101.11 Safe, voluntarily discarded. Correct by 11/09/2025 None Observed cooked chicken held in a steam warmer temping at 108 degF and 123 degF. -COS- Employee 11/09/2025 inspections on the following dates: 11-06-2025, and 08-08-2025. WARNING NOTICE WARRANTED AND APPROPRIATE - Corrected By Date: and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. utensils. 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES station, with cooked pasta in the bin, contaminating clean utensils. Also, observed a used black glove in the bin touching the Correct by 11/09/2025 None Observed clean forks and knifes in a gray dishwashing bin at a food prep table, at the clean utensil presented. Egg salad/Flip-top cooler, cook line Boiled eggs/Flip-top cooler, cook line Correct by 11/09/2025 None Observed cold hold equipment not to capacity to maintain food temperature. See Item #2 Above. 4-301.11 None Observed multiple wet/soiled wiping cloths on food prep tables throughout the kitchen and not held in None Observed an employee's cup of water stored on a food prep table next to clean utensils. 2-401.11 Eating, Re-Inspection fee; due at time of re-inspection. as specified under ¶ 4-802.11(D). (1) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under § 4-501.114; and (2) Laundered daily Maintained dry; and (2) Used for no other purpose. (B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be: in-use for wiping FOOD spills from TABLEWARE and carry-out containers that occur as FOOD is being served shall be: (1) sanitizer solution at an EPA-Approved Label Concentration, in-between use. 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. (A) Cloths 11/06/2025 12/31/2026 Manager Correct by 11/16/2025 None Observed metal food bowls stored on shelf, next to the handwashing sink, with the food contact surfaces 42 original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as. cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar None Observed a small spray bottle with a black liquid in it at the bar counter and not labelled to identify with and other debris. allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted. soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, touch. Pf (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and Correct by 02/04/2026 None Observed food and grease residues on equipment throughout the kitchen. 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. 11/06/2025 12/31/2026 Manager Correct by 02/04/2026 None Observed a mop head held on the bottom of the mop service sink and not placed in a position to properly 11-06-2025, and 08-08-2025. . . 4. 2nd #27 violation during consecutive routine inspections: 10-23-2024, 08-07-2024. . 5. Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2025-08-08	no score	Routine · 8 findings	8	—
Observations and corrective actions None Observed multiple TCS foods held in the danger zone. Observed boiled eggs in flip-top cooler, cook 27 solution. Repair or replace the unit. $75 Re-Inspection fee; due at time of re-inspection. Correct by 08/11/2025 None Observed when tested for sanitizer efficacy, the dish washer tested at 0ppm for a Chlorine sanitizer 3-601.12, honestly presented. cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. presented. 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated, and Honestly Presented. FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED, and, as specified under § Cleanser, Availability. Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand Correct by 08/11/2025 None Observed food residues on the inside surface of the ice machine door; ice is adulterated and not honestly None Observed no handwashing soap by the handwashing sink next to the dish wash area. 6-301.11. Handwashing degF. -COS- PIC voluntarily discarded all out of temperature TCS foods. fee; due at time of re-inspection. number and capacity to provide FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. Repair or replace the unit. $75 Re-Inspection Heating, and Holding Capacities. EQUIPMENT for cooling and heating FOOD, and holding cold and hot FOOD, shall be sufficient in a history of not maintaining food temperature and a CITATION WAS RECENTLY ISSUED for COLD HOLD VIOLATION. 4-301.11. Cooling, Correct by 08/11/2025 None Observed cold hold equipment not to capacity to maintain food temperature. See Item #2 Above. This unit has 31 Sliced tomatoes/Table top cooler, cook line Boiled eggs/Flip-top cooler, cook line None Observed plates stored on shelf with the food contact surfaces open to contamination. 4-903.11. 11/06/2025 None Observed an open employee's beverage can held on a food prep table in the kitchen. - Corrected By Date: touch. Pf (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other None Observed food and grease residues on equipment throughout the kitchen. 4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Covered or inverted. CORK & PIG TAVERN WAS RECENTLY ISSUED for COLD HOLD VIOLATION. specified under ¶ (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) hold unit that lacks capacity to maintain food temperature. $75 Re-Inspection fee; due at time of re-inspection. . 3. CITATION Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. (B) Clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be stored as Correct by 11/06/2025 Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2025-05-13	no score	Routine · 1 finding	3	—
Observations and corrective actions None See attached Signature Page Correct by 09/02/2025 Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2025-02-07	no score	Routine · 9 findings	9	—
Observations and corrective actions None Observed multiple TCS foods held in the danger zone. Observed lettuce in drawer cooler, at cook line, None Observed a black cooking pan with food residues stored in a plastic bin with other clean utensils, held on CITATION MAY BE ISSUED AT NEXT INSPECTION FOR SAME VIOLATION. WARRANTED AND APPROPRIATE. Will discuss WARRANTED CITATION with Environmental Health Manager, and Public Health Officer. 10-23-2024, 08-07-2024, 05-30-2024, 02-12-2024. Warning Notice for #2 COLD HOLD VIOLATION was issued on 10-23-202. CITATION temperature TCS foods. This is the 5th COLD HOLD VIOLATIONS noted during consecutive routine inspections: 02-07-2025, degF. Observed short ribs in drawer cooler, at the cook line, temping at 49 degF. -COS- PIC voluntarily discarded all out of clean utensil shelf. Food contact surface not clean to sight and touch. Uncooked salmon/drawer cooler, cook line Lettuce/Drawer cooler, cook line Shave chicken/Drawer cooler, cook line Correct by 02/10/2025 None Observed a dishwasher unit that was converted from heat to chemical sanitizer; when tested for None Observed cooling equipment not to capacity to maintain food temperature. See Item #2 Above. This is the 3rd None Observed male employees with facial hair and not wearing a hair restraint device. - Corrected By Date: VIOLATIONS noted during consecutive routine inspections: 02-07-2025, 10-23-2024, 08-07-2024, 05-30-2024, 02-12-2024. The disposable towels; employee stated he last tested the machine for chlorine sanitizer this morning and it tested good. This is the fifth #10 Drying Provision. Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, Correct by 02/17/2025 None Observed no hand drying provision at the hand washing sinks next to the 3-compartment sink. 6-301.12 Hand Health Officer. CITATION MAY BE ISSUED AT NEXT INSPECTION FOR SAME VIOLATION. 10-23-2024. CITATION WARRANTED AND APPROPRIATE. Will discuss WARRANTED CITATION with Environmental Health Manager, and Public #27 violation during consecutive routine inspections: 02-07-2025, 10-23-2024, 08-07-2024. Warning notice previously issued on 35 02/07/2025 12/31/2026 Person-In-Charge Correct by 02/17/2025 None Observed multiple wet/soiled wiping cloths on food prep tables in the kitchen and not held in sanitizer 47 that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred. - Corrected None Observed utensils coming out the dishwasher onto clean side of the washer being contaminated by food Will discuss WARRANTED CITATION with Environmental Health Manager, and Public Health Officer. CITATION MAY BE ISSUED AT NEXT 4-802.11(D). CORK & PIG TAVERN 05-30-2024, 02-12-2024. Warning Notice for #2 COLD HOLD VIOLATION was issued on 10-23-202. CITATION WARRANTED AND APPROPRIATE. chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under § 4-501.114; and (2) Laundered daily as specified under ¶ Correct by 05/08/2025 None Observed no employee illness or symptoms reporting signage at the hand washing sink by the 3-compartment sink. By Date: 05/08/2025 02/07/2025 12/31/2026 Person-In-Charge Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2024-10-23	no score	Routine · 9 findings	9	—
Observations and corrective actions None Observed multiple TCS foods held in the danger zone. Observed lettuce in drawer cooler, at cook 31 None Observed cooling equipment not to capacity to maintain food temperature. See Item #2 Above. This is the 2nd and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. touch. 4-601.11. Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Correct by 10/26/2024 None Observed black mold-like substance on one of the soda dispensing gun at the bar; not clean to sight and Cleanser, Availability. Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand APPROPRIATE Correct by 10/26/2024 None Observed no hand washing soap at one of the hand washing sink in the kitchen. 6-301.11. Handwashing during routine inspections on the following dates: 10-23-2024, 08-07-2024, 05-30-2024, 02-12-2024. WARNING NOTICE WARRANTED AND towels; Provision. Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS. shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable Correct by 11/02/2024 None Observed no hand drying provision at one of the hand washing sinks in the kitchen. 6-301.12 Hand Drying CITATION MAY BE ISSUED AT NEXT INSPECTION FOR SAME VIOLATION. #27 violation during consecutive routine inspections: 10-23-2024, 08-07-2024. WARNING NOTICE WARRANTED AND APPROPRIATE. 31 Sliced tomatoes/Tabletop cooler, cook line Brisket/walk-in cooler Diced chicken/drawer cooler, cook line Diced chicken/drawer cooler, cook line Diced ham/Tabletop cooler, cook line Correct by 11/02/2024 None Observed multiple wet/soiled wiping cloths on counters at the bar, and not held in sanitizer solution 42 that is not time/temperature control for safety shall be cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred. - Corrected None Observed utensils coming out the dishwasher onto clean side of the washer being contaminated by food CORK & PIG TAVERN 01/21/2025 sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under § 4-501.114; and (2) Laundered daily as specified under ¶ 4-802.11(D). - SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. - Corrected By Date: purpose. (B) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be: (1) Held between uses in a chemical of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT Utensils. (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES accumulation on cooking equipment at the cook line. 4-601.11. Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Correct by 01/21/2025 None Observed food residues on walk-in cooler door and door handle. Observed food residues and grease By Date: 01/21/2025 10/23/2024 12/31/2026 General Manager None Observed no handwashing signage at the hand-wash sinks. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2024-08-07	no score	Routine · 6 findings	6	—
Observations and corrective actions None Observed multiple TCS foods in drawer cooler, at the cook line, held in the danger zone. Observed short 31 47 Date: 08/17/2024 None Observed cooling equipment not to capacity to maintain food temperature. See Item #2 Above. - Corrected By sanitizer efficacy, read 0ppm for chlorine sanitizer. Correct by 08/10/2024 None Observed a dishwasher unit that was converted from heat to chemical sanitizer; when tested for flip-top cooler, at the cook line. Correct by 08/10/2024 None Observed cross contamination of food. Observed a metal bowl placed directly on top of sliced tomatoes in a clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be Correct by 11/05/2024 None Observed no handwashing signage at the hand-wash sinks. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that be accessible at all times for employee use; not be used for purposes other than hand washing Correct by 08/17/2024 None Observed the handwashing sink at the bar being blocked and being used for storage. A handwashing sink shall Short ribs/drawer cooler, cook line Hamburger patties/Drawer cooler, cook line Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0
2024-05-30	no score	Routine · 6 findings	6	—
Observations and corrective actions None Observed when tested for sanitizer efficacy, the dishwasher, using heat for sanitization, did not reach zone. Observed Queso cheese dip at 56 degF. Observed rib at 57 degF Correct by 06/02/2024 None Observed multiple TCS foods in drawer cooler and cooling well, at the cook line, held in the danger 37 None Observed multiple wet/soiled wiping cloths on counters, and not held in sanitizer solution at an 47 Correct by 08/28/2024 None Observed multiple employees in the kitchen not wearing a hair restraint device such as a hat or a hair net. - the water shall be maintained at 77oC (171oF) or above. P Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. If immersion in hot water is used for SANITIZING in a manual operation, the temperature of clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. the recommended surface temperature for heat sanitizer. The machine read 156 degF max. 4-501.111 Manual Warewashing Equipment, notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be Correct by 06/02/2024 None Observed no handwashing signage at the hand-wash sinks. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that Date: 08/28/2024 None Observed a cutting knife held, in-between use, on top of a soiled absorbent wiping cloth. - Corrected By EPA-Approved Label Concentration. Rib/drawer cooler, cook line Boiled eggs/Cooling well, cook line Correct by 08/28/2024 Corrected on site: 0 · Repeat violations: 0

Scoring: 90+ excellent · 80–89 needs improvement · under 80 failing. A low score will typically trigger a re-inspection within 10–30 days — that’s why some venues have multiple inspections close together. Matched to this venue by trade name and ZIP; if this is the wrong establishment, the city’s record may use a different business name.

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