Food Service Inspections

Facility: TAVERN GRILL

Violations for last two inspections (if any), click on each violation for a description on how that violation impacts public health:

Inspection Date: 8/31/2026
Total Score:83

Critical Violations

4 points: COLD AND HOT STORAGE EQUIPMENT

Prep line cooler containing mozarella suace cheese sauce and mushroom gravy in the facility being used for cold holding temp of 41 degrees F was not functioning adequately. Food temperatures measuring 58-59 degrees F

4 points: SANITIZATION OF EQUIP. AND UTENSILS

The temperature of the rinse cycle of the heat sanitizing dish machine noted not adequate to achieve final sanitization.

3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES

A hand drying device was noted not provided at the hand washiing sink at the end of the prep line.

3 points: HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND SUPPLIES

Hand washing sink in the back room noted blocked with a container of noodles. Removed upon request

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: CONTAMINATION FROM WIPING CLOTHS

Wiping cloths noted laying on counter in food prep area.

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Cutting boards noted not in good repair

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Floors walls ceiling and ceiling vents in the food prep area noted in need of cleaning.

1 points: VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM

Exhaust hood and filters noted need cleaning.

Inspection Date: 3/11/2026
Total Score:89

Critical Violations

4 points: SANITIZATION OF EQUIP. AND UTENSILS

The temperature of the rinse cycle of the heat sanitizing dish machine in the litchen noted not adequate to achieve final sanitization.

Non-Critical Violations

2 points: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Cutting boards noted not in good repair

2 points: CONTAMINATION FROM WIPING CLOTHS

Wiping cloths noted laying on counter in kitchen.

1 points: NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - DESIGN

Door gaskets on reachin cooler and walkin cooler door noted not in good repair.

1 points: SINGLE - USE/SINGLE - SERVICE ARTICLES

Single use food containers and cup lids noted being stored on the floor.

1 points: FLOORS WALLS CEILINGS

Walls ceiling ceiling lights and ceiling vents in the food prep area noted in need of cleaning.

City of Sioux Falls, SD

Health Department

Facility: TAVERN GRILL