The Kanawha-Charleston Health Department conducted health inspections at several Charleston restaurants on April 4. Elk River Bar & Grill LLC was cited for multiple violations and did not meet the required food safety standards.
The department instructed the facility to implement corrective actions and prepare for a follow-up inspection.
Please note that the result mentioned here is from a particular inspection performed on April 4 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Elk River Bar & Grill LLC could not pass a health inspection test on April 4.
- The inspection round was conducted by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department.
- The Charleston-based bar & grill place will be tested again during a follow-up inspection.
Elk River Bar & Grill LLC Failed Health Inspection
Inside view and food at Elk River Bar & Grill LLC (Source: Google Reviews)
- Where: 2476 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV 25302, United States
- Date: April 4, 2025
This Charleston-based eatery offers a range of casual menu items and cocktails popular during happy hour. Menu highlights include chicken tenders, spicy wings, chicken wraps, hamburgers, and hot bologna. Elk River Bar & Grill LLC also offers a variety of cocktails.
Located on Pennsylvania Ave, the bar and grill did not pass the health inspection conducted by the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department on April 4.
Inspection Findings at Elk River Bar & Grill LLC
The inspection report of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department showed two core items and three priority item violations at Elk River Bar & Grill LLC. Inspectors first noticed that the staff at this bar & grill place was using a hand sink for defrosting, not handwashing.
As a part of the corrective actions, the Charleston bar’s employees were trained to use the sinks properly for handwashing during the inspection.
After this, health inspectors found that sanitizer bottles at Elk River Bar & Grill LLC did not have the label of the manufacturer. Corrective action was taken; labels were added for any toxic/poisonous material used at the bar & grill spot.
The inspection report highlighted that the Charleston restaurant did not have inspection or servicing records for its filter-to-ice machine. Additionally, the Certified Food Protection Manager card was missing at Elk River Bar & Grill LLC.
The Charleston-based restaurant also had the presence of pests, which was mentioned in the same report.
As per its inspection report, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department has suggested Elk River Bar & Grill LLC take corrective actions. The health department will ensure it has taken the right steps during its follow-up inspection on April 25 this month.
