Ghost Light Tavern

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings7
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Location Accessiblecritical
  Inspector note: 1) Handwash sink filled with equipment- Discontinue 2) Handwash sink access blocked by barrel- Ensure handsinks accessible
  code 31-5-204/05.11*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Insects Rodents Animals
  Inspector note: At time of inspection numerous cockroaches noted in debris behind cookline- Provide updated Pest Control Report to Health Department
  code 35-6-501.111/.115** · serious findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Food Utensil Storage
  Inspector note: Knives stored soiled in between equipment between uses- Discontinue
  code 10-3-304.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Equipment Thermometers
  Inspector note: No conspicuous thermometers in multiple refrigerators- Provide
  code 17-4-204.112/.115* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Test Kit Provided
  Inspector note: At time of inspection no chlorine sanitizer test kits available for low temperature dishwashers or quats sanitizer test kit available for 3 bay- Provide
  code 17-4-302.14* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage
  Inspector note: At time of inspection no soap at handwash sink- Corrected by PIC
  code 32-6-301.11-02.11* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Improper Maintenance of Floors
  Inspector note: 1)Trash heavy food debris and grease buildup under and around equipment 2) Heavily encrusted food soils on stairs from lower food prep area Clean to remove
  code 36-6-501.11-.12* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on October 27, 2014: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 8 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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