Costello's Tavern Inc
Latest: PASS
May 15, 2025
Address
717 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Inspection History
60 inspections
30 failures
License
License #18283
Last inspected: May 15, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
May 15, 2025
at 5:19 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIC will need to post a Food Safety Certificate. Allergen was posted. | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P): PIC will need to empty out ...
FAIL
May 8, 2025
at 6:33 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): PIC will need to post a Food Safety Certificate. Allergen was posted. | 590.004/4-602.11-P - Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P): PIC will need to empty out ...
PASS
September 12, 2024
at 2:30 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): In the kitchen I found a high temp dishwasher and a two day sink to warewash. PIC will need to have a prep sink installed. If this is something in writing stating this to see what the next step will be.
FAIL
August 13, 2024
at 4:55 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): High temperature dishwasher will need the gauges repaired. Not working properly. Do not use until repaired. use the one at the bar. PIC was calling to have repaired. 6-14-24 Di...
FAIL
July 12, 2024
at 5:07 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): High temperature dishwasher will need the gauges repaired. Not working properly. Do not use until repaired. use the one at the bar. PIC was calling to have repaired. 6-14-24 Di...
FAIL
June 21, 2024
at 4:24 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC stated that the hood was cleaned but the sticker was not applied. PIC will call to have the sticker provided. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 14, 2024
at 2:58 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC stated that the hood was cleaned but the sticker was not applied. PIC will call to have the sticker provided. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): ...
FAIL
June 7, 2024
at 4:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Above the dishwasher in the kitchen is a A/C unit and the window behind it has no glass. Rain water is coming in and puddling under clean equipment. Please rewash all equipment and f...
FAIL
May 23, 2024
at 6:00 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Above the dishwasher in the kitchen is a A/C unit and the window behind it has no glass. Rain water is coming in and puddling under clean equipment. Please rewash all equipment and f...
FAIL
May 9, 2024
at 4:52 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): PIC will need to have the filters cleaned and the hood is do for cleaning this month. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): High temperature dishwasher w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 13, 2023
at 6:00 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): unable to locate vomit/diarrhea clean up kit -ordered will send receipt. | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Frigidaire residential ...
FAIL
April 6, 2023
at 6:29 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): employee put on gloves without washing hands - retrain employees on handwashing before putting on gloves and in between tasks before any food prep. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrhea...
FAIL
March 30, 2023
at 6:48 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): employee put on gloves without washing hands - retrain employees on handwashing before putting on gloves and in between tasks before any food prep. | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrhea...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 18, 2022
at 6:55 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 4, 2022
at 6:18 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least...
FAIL
October 20, 2022
at 4:44 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No one on site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide for the re-inspection. No one on site with a current Food Safety Certification. Provide documentation of at least...
PASS
May 13, 2022
at 5:26 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No cleanup kit available. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The french fries are out at room te...
FAIL
May 5, 2022
at 6:23 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No cleanup kit available. Provide. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): The french fries are out at room te...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 9, 2020
at 1:00 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 11, 2019
at 7:32 PM
18 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- cover all open food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen- remove tin foil from storage shelving. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Bar- provide thermomete...
FAIL
June 4, 2019
at 12:42 PM
18 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen- cover all open food products in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Kitchen- remove tin foil from storage shelving. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Bar- provide thermomete...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 28, 2018
at 6:08 PM
1 violation
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: high temp/repair wash gauge
FAIL
November 20, 2018
at 6:02 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: bar/seperate ice for drinks from cold plate | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: bar high temp/repair wash/rinse gauges high temp/repair gauges | 33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proo...
FAIL
November 16, 2018
at 7:17 PM
18 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: basement/store all opened bags in covered containers bar/povide tongs to dispense all cut fruit provide cover to employee drink | 1...
FAIL
November 9, 2018
at 7:11 PM
18 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: provide metal stem cooks thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: basement/store all opened bags in covered containers bar/povide tongs to dispense all cut fruit provide cover to employee drink | 1...
PASS
June 22, 2018
at 1:10 PM
7 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen-keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen-clean interior of microwave oven. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement-clean botto...
FAIL
June 15, 2018
at 11:59 AM
7 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Kitchen-keep wiping cloths in sanitizer. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Kitchen-clean interior of microwave oven. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Basement-clean botto...
PASS
November 20, 2017
at 4:52 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine | 22-4-6...
FAIL
November 13, 2017
at 5:20 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean interior of ice machine | 22-4-6...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 6, 2016
at 3:42 PM
2 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for downstairs freezers and refrigerators | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean ceiling and walls in beer keg walk in.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 8, 2016
at 5:54 PM
1 violation
33-5-501.13-.17 - Adequate Number Frequency Vermin Proof: Provide covered waste receptacle for ladies room.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 8, 2015
at 3:26 PM
12 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Review with staff the importance of washing hands and gloves use. Sink not working at this time. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace cutting boards with deep dark stains (sma...
FAIL
January 6, 2015
at 8:02 PM
12 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Review with staff the importance of washing hands and gloves use. Sink not working at this time. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace cutting boards with deep dark stains (sma...
PASS
May 7, 2014
at 6:47 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers in kitchen and basement (flour etc.) | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store in use tongs on oven door handle. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surface...
FAIL
April 30, 2014
at 6:24 PM
15 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers in kitchen and basement (flour etc.) | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue to store in use tongs on oven door handle. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surface...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 27, 2013
at 9:44 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 13, 2013
at 3:07 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Flour being used to bread raw chicken has visible old food particles left inside the container from previous usage. [ Several days worth ] Discarded | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide fo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 10, 2013
at 3:30 PM
9 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Flour being used to bread raw chicken has visible old food particles left inside the container from previous usage. [ Several days worth ] Discarded | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide fo...
FAIL
June 5, 2013
at 6:49 PM
9 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface badly soiled grease trap | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: USING THE WRONG SANITIZER FOR THE TWO BAY SINK- PROVIDE AS DISCUSSED | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Slicer h...
FAIL
May 29, 2013
at 3:02 PM
22 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Opened gallon of mayonaise being stored under the stove -Discarded [ clearly labeled refrigerate after opening ] | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer -provide | 08-3-305-307.11 - F...
FAIL
May 20, 2013
at 4:17 PM
17 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Opened gallon of mayonaise being stored under the stove -Discarded [ clearly labeled refrigerate after opening ] | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer -provide | 08-3-305-307.11 - F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 16, 2012
at 4:05 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: PROVIDE cooking staff when a " pocket"thermometer ( food thermometer with thin probe ) to test foods for proper temps- | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: PROVIDE a protective shield over the...
FAIL
November 6, 2012
at 4:11 PM
7 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: PROVIDE cooking staff when a " pocket"thermometer ( food thermometer with thin probe ) to test foods for proper temps- | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: PROVIDE a protective shield over the...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 1, 2011
at 4:42 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The sanitizer in the kitchen dishwasher is less than 50 ppm. Provide proper sanitizer levels. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled with moldlike subs...
FAIL
November 21, 2011
at 7:07 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The sanitizer in the kitchen dishwasher is less than 50 ppm. Provide proper sanitizer levels. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled with moldlike subs...
PASS
April 25, 2011
at 5:56 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: They are making pizza dough in the basement but the basement is not setup for food preparation. Stop all food prep in the basement. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: The floors in the basement ...
FAIL
April 13, 2011
at 6:29 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: They are making pizza dough in the basement but the basement is not setup for food preparation. Stop all food prep in the basement. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: The floors in the basement ...