Costello's Tavern Inc

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings6
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️PIC Performing Dutiescritical
  Inspector note: Provide certified food manager and food allergy certificates.
  code M-2-103.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Kitchen-clean interior of microwave oven.
  code 22-4-601/602.11** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize
  Inspector note: Kitchen-keep wiping cloths in sanitizer.
  code 21-3-304.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
  Inspector note: Basement-clean bottom shelves of reachin refrigerators. • Kitchen- clean fryolator and cabinets
  code 23-4-602.13* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: Kitchen-refill soap dispenser at hand sink.
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• 🧹premises not properly maintained or cleaned
  Official wording: Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings
  Inspector note: Basement-clean vent in beer keg walk in.
  code 37-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 20, 2017: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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