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Costello's Tavern Inc

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Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 4:11 PM

Address
717 CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
7 total
⚠️ 1 critical
Facility History
60 inspections
30 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL M-2-102.11

PIC Knowledge

PROVIDE - proof the at least one full-time staff is certified FOOD MGRMNT- ( serve safe )

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

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

• MINOR 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-

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 05.4.302
• MINOR 08-3-305-307.11

Food Protection

PROVIDE a protective shield over the ice machines & under the drain pipe that is over the ice machines-TO PROTECT the ice from possibile drain pipe leaks- pitch the shield to allow for run off - if pipe should leak--

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 21-3-304.14

Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize

store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use-set up 2 seperate buckets of sanitizer -1 bucket for cloths used on RAW food contact surfaces=EXAMPLE - cloths used when cutting RAW chicken & 1 bucket for cloths used on ready to eat ( RTE ) food contact surfaces -EXAMPLE -cloths used when cutting lettuce- LABEL buckets RAW & RTE--or use RED bucket for RAW & white OR green bucket for RTE- change solution at least every 4 hours once used--

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

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

FDA Code: Section 21.3.304
• MINOR 23-4-602.13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

BASEMENT -CLEAN the top of the white top loading freezer - of built-up soil-- & CLEAN the dor of the standing freezer of grime-& CLEAN the white dirty linen container- the fronts of the 2 ice machines-

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Dirty surfaces attract pests, harbor bacteria, and contaminate via contact or air movement. Dust from dirty shelves contains allergens affecting 32 million Americans. Grease accumulation creates slip hazards causing 25% of restaurant injuries.

Code Requirements

Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned at frequency to prevent: Soil accumulation; Pest attraction; Contamination of food/food contact surfaces. Includes: Equipment exteriors; Shelving; Walls and ceilings; Light fixtures; Ventilation systems.

Corrective Actions

Deep clean all non-food contact surfaces; Create cleaning schedule with daily, weekly, monthly tasks; Assign cleaning zones to staff; Use degreaser for grease accumulation; Clean from top to bottom; Maintain cleaning log

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004(G) | FDA Code: Section 4-602.13
• MINOR 36-6-501.11-.12

Improper Maintenance of Floors

KITCHEN - clean the floor under the low reach-in refrige of heavy build-up of soil--

Why This Matters

CONTAMINATION RESERVOIR: Damaged floors harbor bacteria in cracks. Standing water breeds Listeria, Pseudomonas. Broken tiles create pest harborage. Floor contamination spreads via shoes, equipment wheels, and dropped items. CDC found floor drains positive for Listeria in 40% of retail delis.

Code Requirements

Floors must be: Smooth and non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains (1/8 to 1/4 inch per foot); Coving at wall junctures sealed; No cracks, holes, or missing tiles; Grout intact and sealed; Cleaned daily or more frequently; Dry except when cleaning.

Corrective Actions

Schedule floor repairs within 30 days; Seal all cracks immediately with approved sealant; Improve drainage to eliminate standing water; Increase cleaning frequency; Replace missing tiles; Re-grout as needed; Remove any carpeting from food areas

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006(A) | FDA Code: Section 6-501.11, 6-501.12
• MINOR 42-6-501.113/.114

Premises Maintained

BASEMENT store all items off the floor at least 6 inches & off the walls at least 12 inches-TO ALLOW FOR PROPER PEST CONTROL- rodents will travel allow the walls -this allows for the pest control company to proper TRACK & TRAP-

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 42.6.501
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