Costello's Tavern Inc

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

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Failed findings

• ⚠️(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical
  Inspector note: The french fries are out at room temperature; 63F. Store refrigerated at 41F or below. (fries moved to the refrigerator since they were just made) There are mashed potatoes cooling on the top of the sandwich unit 110F. Make sure items are properly cooled. (potatoes spread out and moved to the walk-in to cool)
  code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: No cleanup kit available. Provide.
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)
  Inspector note: There is no irreversible thermometer available for the high temp machine. Provide a max temp dishwasher thermometer. There are no food thermometers. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-203.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: No test strip available. Provide.
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: The interior fo the ice machine is soiled with buildup. Clean to remove.
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: The cooking equipment is soiled with grease. Clena to remove.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 11, 2019: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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