Costello's Tavern Inc

May 20, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings17
critical findings6

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Failed findings

Spoilage Unsafe Foodcritical

Inspector note: Opened gallon of mayonaise being stored under the stove -Discarded [ clearly labeled refrigerate after opening ]
code 01-3-101/701.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Pizza cutter -chef knives stored under the meat slicer with visible food soils on them from last night -Clean and sanitize as discussed
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Location Accessiblecritical

Inspector note: Designate hand sink at the front bar as discussed with soap - paper towels - hot water - and signage
code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Knowledgecritical

Inspector note: Nop current food safety / allergen certifications on site -Provide
code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: PIC is not overseeing the cleaning and sanitizing oif the kitchen. Not on site during inspection
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Consumer Advisoriescritical

Inspector note: Allowed to order undercooked burgers without a consumor advisory -provide
code M-3-603.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Thermometers Provided

Inspector note: No food thermometer -provide
code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Protection

Inspector note: Raw poultry stored above raw hamburg -relocate and store as discussd - both were in p-lastic containers Bad retail practice Elevate all soda / -breads off the floor at least six inches during storage
code 08-3-305-307.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Utensil Storage

Inspector note: Inuse knives stored under soiled equipment
code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces

Inspector note: Flip top freexer in the kitchen is broken -repair Discard badly worn plastic shelving un it in the kitchen -Appears uncleanable
code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: Missing quatts tes strips
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

Inspector note: Soiled wiping cloths stored in a dry bucket - no sanitizer - multi-purpose use
code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Clean inside of all refrigeration units -exterior of cooking equipment - exterior of all bulk food containers - exterior of all shelving holding condiments from visible food spills stains and soils
code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage

Inspector note: Clean pots/pans stored under the meat slicer -store in a clean area as discussed
code 24-4-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean basement stairway -basement floor from water / visible food spills -Clean kitchen floor from from all visible food spills stains and soils
code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed

Inspector note: Missing a screen in the kitchen window allowing dirt dust and debris to enter -repair
code 37-6-201.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Proper storage of clean linen

Inspector note: Soiled aprons discarded throughout the restauirant / basement-store as discussed
code 44-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 16, 2012: 17 findings appeared for the first time.

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