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Costello's Tavern Inc

May 29, 2013 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings8
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: USING THE WRONG SANITIZER FOR THE TWO BAY SINK- PROVIDE AS DISCUSSED • 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
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: Nop current allergen certifications on site -Provide
    code M-2-102.11*** · 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 Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: Slicer has old food soils still underneath the blade. THE SLICER SHALL BE TAKEN ATART WHEN NESSECCARY AND CLKEAN ALL PARTS SEPERATELY AS WELL AS THE MACHINE
    code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Resurface badly soiled grease trap • 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
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: -Clean kitchen floor from from all visible food spills stains and soils - Clean under kitchen sinks and around the grease trap from visible soils • Clean under piozza oven and sinks from visible 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
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Clean the walls behind the pizza ovens - shelf under the microwave - grime under the two bay sink from grease grime and other visible soils
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • Food Thermometers Provided
    Inspector note: No food thermometer -provide
    code 05-4-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Inuse knives stored under soiled equipment
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: Missing quatts tes strips
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • 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: Pass
  • Proper storage of clean linen
    Inspector note: Soiled aprons discarded throughout the restauirant / basement-store as discussed
    code 44-903.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 20, 2013: 2 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 11 previous findings did not recur.

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