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Costello's Tavern Inc

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Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 6:48 PM

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

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 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.

Why This Matters

ILLNESS TRANSMISSION: 70% of foodborne outbreaks traced to poor handwashing. Unwashed hands after restroom carry 10 billion bacteria including E. coli. One contaminated hand can spread bacteria to 7 surfaces in 10 seconds. Causes 48 million illnesses annually.

Code Requirements

Wash hands for 20 seconds minimum with soap and 100°F water: After restroom ALWAYS, Before food prep, After touching face/hair/clothing, Between raw and ready-to-eat foods, After handling garbage, Every 30 minutes during continuous prep, After any contamination risk.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

unable to locate vomit/diarrhea clean up kit - provide

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2
⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-301.11-PF

Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)

Frigidaire residential unit in basement elevated at 45F - manager moved mac&cheese balls (44F) and produce to another unit. - Ensure unit is working to maintain food temperature at 41F and below - adjust temperature or repair.

Why This Matters

Improper equipment maintenance can harbor bacteria and contaminate food

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
⚠ MAJOR 590.005/5-205.11-PF

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

large soiled stainless steel bowl in handsink - handsinks should not be used to sore soiled dishes for handwashing only - employee removed soil bowl

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper personal hygiene procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-205.15-C

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Pipe under handsink is leaking - address and make necessary repairs Wash&rinse temp at high temp dish machine at the bar is not reaching required temperature of 150wash 180F rinse and 160F at the plate. Temps were 123F wash 115F rinse & 121 at the plate - use kitchen dish machine until repaired - Address and make necessary repairs.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
• MINOR 590.005/5-501.17-C

Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C)

ladies room does not have covered recepticle - provide

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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