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Costello's Tavern Inc

January 6, 2015 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings12
critical findings3

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Failed findings

Prevention of Contamination from Handscritical

Inspector note: Review with staff the importance of washing hands and gloves use. Sink not working at this time.
code 12-3--301.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Cleancritical

Inspector note: Dishwasher in kitchen not showing sanitizer on test kit. Repair
code 20-4-703.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
PIC Performing Dutiescritical

Inspector note: 8-303.20 Owner of bar subletting to another person use of kitchen. PIC needs to monitor general cleaning and repair of kitchen and storage areas. PIC needs to reviewed with staff proper hand washing and sanitizing of equipment.
code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Clean

Inspector note: Both Ice machines visible soiled inside. Remove ice and clean. Monitor. Potato cutting on kitchen visible soiled.
code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Contact Surfaces Design

Inspector note: Replace cutting boards with deep dark stains (small brown and white white) in kitchen area.
code 14-4-202.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Equipment Thermometers

Inspector note: Replace / repair gauge for dishwasher at bar. At this time PIC called to have repaired and is now using plastic cups. Replace any missing thermomerters in refrigerators in kitchen and basement.
code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Test Kit Provided

Inspector note: Provide a test kit for sanitizer in low temperature dishwasher.
code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Installed and Maintained

Inspector note: Hand sink in kitchen not working. Faucet for hot water broken. No hot water at sink. Must be turned on at main nob under sink. Have repaired.
code 29-5-201/02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof

Inspector note: Provide covers for trash barrels in kitchen area.
code 33-5-501.13-.17* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Improper Maintenance of Floors

Inspector note: Clean floor in kitchen and basement under shelves and equipment. Clean floor in beer walk in. Clean stairs goinf to basement.
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: Clean walls in kitchen of visible soils. Clean walls and ceiling in walk in beer refrigerator of visible soils. Replace missing molding around Clean walls going to basement visible soiled.
code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Premises Maintained

Inspector note: Properly store cleaning equipment. Do not store next to prep area.
code 42-6-501.113/.114* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on May 7, 2014: 12 findings appeared for the first time.

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