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Costello's Tavern Inc

April 30, 2014 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeEating & Drinking
  • failed findings15
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical
    Inspector note: No sanitizer showinf on test strip. PIC called to have servised. Discontiue to use until repaired. Bar high temperature rinsing at 200ppm. Discontinue to use until repaired.
    code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Knowledgecritical
    Inspector note: Food Safety Certificate expire. PIC stated and showed paperwork for working to go to class April 12th but class was canceled. Have someone signed up with paperwork to show date and that it is paid for on re-inspection.
    code M-2-102.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • PIC Performing Dutiescritical
    Inspector note: PIC need to review with staff proper cleaning of location and to have them report when something is broken or needs to be refilled or repaired.
    code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
  • Food Container Labels
    Inspector note: Label all bulk food containers in kitchen and basement (flour etc.)
    code 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Utensil Storage
    Inspector note: Discontinue to store in use tongs on oven door handle.
    code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Food Contact Surfaces Design
    Inspector note: Replace broken bulk food container in basement and any cutting boards with deep dark stains (brown and small white) in kitchen area.
    code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces
    Inspector note: Fix or replace screen for open window in kitchen. Fix or replace door to large coffin freezer in basement. Cover is falling apart and freezer has alot of frost build up.
    code 15-4-202.16* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Equipment Thermometers
    Inspector note: Provide equipment thermometers for unit that are missig them (basement)
    code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Test Kit Provided
    Inspector note: Provide a test kit for dishwasher.
    code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: All shelves in kitchen visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Interior and exterior of all refrigeration equipment (kitchen and basement) soiled with dry food. Exterior of cooking equipment (oven duct work stove grill microwave ice machine) visibly soiled with dust and carbon build up. Clean to remove. Exterior of bulk food containers (spices flour ect) in kitchen and basement soiled. Clean refrigerator for bread in basement.
    code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Installed and Maintained
    Inspector note: Replace handle for cold water on habd sink in kitchen.
    code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof
    Inspector note: Exterior of trash barrels visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Provide covers for trash barrels.
    code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Improper Maintenance of Floors
    Inspector note: Clean floors in kitchen and basement (under and behind equipment). Visibly soiled with debris grease and food. Clean to remove. Clean floor in beer walk in refrigerator.
    code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • premises not properly maintained or cleaned
    Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
    Inspector note: Hood sticker on hood vent expires on todat April 30th. PIC called and will have hood clean on May 6th. General cleaning of all walls in kitchen visibly soiled. Clean to remove. Window shelf in kitchen soiled. Clean to remove. Paint or stain to seal wood if needed. Remove dust from ceiling tiles and A/C vents in kitchen.
    code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
  • Premises Maintained
    Inspector note: Remove and store properly all cleaning equipment (mops and brooms)
    code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 13, 2013: 15 findings appeared for the first time.

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