Baileyton Mercantile

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Baileyton Mercantile. The most recent report on file is from Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

“Thermometers provided and accurate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. Observed pack of cream cheese in fridge that was opened 3 days ago and is not date marked. Corrected: product was date marked.

1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7

No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(a)1.(ii) Observed employee touch ready to eat bacon while preparing a sandwich. Corrected: discussed proper no bare hand contact policy with staff and recommended the monthly food service class.

1200-23-01-.03(3)(a)1.(ii)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1. Observed staff improperly washing dishes by omitting the sanitization step. Corrected: discussed proper dish washing sanitization with owner. Assisted her with learning the number of quat sanitizer tablets necessary.

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1

Wiping cloths; properly used and stored

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. Observed damp wiping cloth lying on counter between use near coffee machine.

1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. No thermometer in Whirlpool fridge.

1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3) Observed employee serving coffee with painted fingernails and a ring that is not of the smooth wedding band type.

1200-23-01-.02(3)

Oct 29, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5)(k) Observed mice droppings in top drawers of counter in kitchen.

1200-23-01-.05(5)(k)

Thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. Thermometer in black fridge is not accurate.

1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baileyton Mercantile last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baileyton Mercantile on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Baileyton Mercantile?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided and accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Baileyton Mercantile.

Has Baileyton Mercantile's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Baileyton Mercantile have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Baileyton Mercantile means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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