CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two local establishments, Fifty West Brewing Company (1 N. Paint St.) and Pilot Travel Center (1111 E Main St.), recently received health inspections revealing areas for improvement. Here’s a summary of the findings:
Fifty West Brewing Company (1 N. Paint St.):
- Prepared, potentially hazardous foods (sliced tomatoes) were found stored at an unsafe temperature (55°F) during the inspection. This temperature violates regulations as it allows harmful bacteria to grow,posing a potential health risk.
- The restaurant promptly discarded the affected food and contacted maintenance to address the malfunctioning cooler.
Pilot Travel Center (1111 E. Main St.):
- Hot holding temperatures for chicken tenders and pizza fell below the required minimum (135°F).Inspectors documented readings as low as 118°F for pizza and 122°F for tenders. The potentially undercooked food was discarded on-site.
- Additional issues noted:
- The pizza hot bar thermometer malfunctioned, displaying an inaccurate temperature.
- The pizza oven itself was identified as needing repair.
Please note: This information is based on publicly available health inspection reports and does not constitute a definitive assessment of the establishments’ compliance or risk. These reports represent a snapshot in time and may not reflect current conditions. It is always advisable to check the current health inspection ratings before dining at any establishment.