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Costello's Tavern Inc

June 4, 2026 · Administrative hearing

🫥not rated

official resultAdministrative hearing
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: At the time of the re-inspection shaved steak meat inside of the 2 drawer cooler with an elevated temperaure of 45F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at below 41F. Discontinue the use of the unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: No one site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. No one on site with a current Food Safety certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection date specified.
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspeciton squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings still hand no labels. Provide.
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspeciton there was still ice build-up observed on the compressor to the single door True refrigeration unit located in the basement. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning at below 41F at the time of the visit.
code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspeciton the drainage pipe from the dish machine located behind the bar was still leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Controlling Pests (C)

Inspector note: At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of not only small ants on the kitchen floor but flying ants. Address.
code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector note: Moisture dripping from the drip tray to the shelves of the single door True refrigeration unit. Address and make any necessary repairs.
code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector note: Small Butane burner being used in the main kitchen area not under any suppression system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized. 2 Drawer cooler under the stove top with a slightly elevated temperature of 45F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
code 590.004/4-202.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on May 28, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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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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