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Costello's Tavern Inc

PASS

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at 7:22 PM

Address
717 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
3 total
Facility History
60 inspections
30 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11
✓ Corrected

Food Protection

Employees are preparing food in the unfinished basement. Either move all preparation up to the kitchen or finish the basement floors walls and ceilings and add a handsink. Soda tubes are running through customer ice. Provide a separation so soda tubes don't come in contact with ice.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 08.3.305
• MINOR 10-3-304.12
✓ Corrected

Food Utensil Storage

Utensils are stored in stagnant water. Store properly. Ice scoop is stored on top of the ice machine. Store properly.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section . Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

FDA Code: Section 10.3.304
• MINOR 37-6-501.11-.12
✓ Corrected

Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings

Hood vent filters are soiled with grease buildup. Clean to remove. Wall behind the grill is soiled with grease buildup. Clean to remove.

Why This Matters

OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION: Peeling paint and debris fall into food. Condensation on ceilings drips bacteria onto prep surfaces. Studies found ceiling tiles harbor Bacillus cereus spores. Restaurant ceiling collapse contaminated food service for 200 guests.

Code Requirements

Walls/ceilings must be: Smooth and washable in food areas; Light-colored for easy soil detection; Free of holes, cracks, peeling paint; Sealed at all joints and attachments; Clean and free of grease, dust, cobwebs; Non-absorbent in areas subject to moisture.

Corrective Actions

Repair all holes within 14 days; Repaint with washable paint; Replace damaged ceiling tiles; Seal all penetrations; Clean walls and ceilings monthly; Fix any leaks immediately; Install FRP panels in splash zones

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(B) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department