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Inspection record

Costello's Tavern Inc

717 Centre St · Boston, MA 02130

3inspections since May 2026
21violations recorded
HE_Filedlatest result (city code)

License category: Eating & Drinking

Inspection history

Jun 11, 2026HE_Filed6 violations
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
At the time of the re-inspeciton there was still ice build-up observed on the compressor to the single door True refrigeration unit located in the basement. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning at below 41F at the time of the visit.
*Controlling Pests (C)
At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of not only small ants on the kitchen floor but flying ants. Address.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
At the time of the re-inspeciton the drainage pipe from the dish machine located behind the bar was still leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
At the time of the re-inspection shaved steak meat inside of the 2 drawer cooler with an elevated temperaure of 45F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at below 41F. Discontinue the use of the unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
At the time of the re-inspeciton squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings still hand no labels. Provide.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. No one on site with a current Food Safety certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection date specified.
Jun 4, 2026HE_Hearing8 violations
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Small Butane burner being used in the main kitchen area not under any suppression system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized. 2 Drawer cooler under the stove top with a slightly elevated temperature of 45F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
At the time of the re-inspection shaved steak meat inside of the 2 drawer cooler with an elevated temperaure of 45F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at below 41F. Discontinue the use of the unit unless it is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
At the time of the re-inspeciton squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings still hand no labels. Provide.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. No one on site with a current Food Safety certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection date specified.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Moisture dripping from the drip tray to the shelves of the single door True refrigeration unit. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*Controlling Pests (C)
At the time of the re-inspection there was evidence of not only small ants on the kitchen floor but flying ants. Address.
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
At the time of the re-inspeciton the drainage pipe from the dish machine located behind the bar was still leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
At the time of the re-inspeciton there was still ice build-up observed on the compressor to the single door True refrigeration unit located in the basement. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning at below 41F at the time of the visit.
May 28, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Drainage pipe from the dish machine located behind the bar is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
No one site with a current Food Allergen Certification. Provide. No one on site with a current Food Safety certification. Provide documentation of at least one full time employee who has been enrolled in some form of Food Safety Course for the re-inspection date specified.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Ice build-up observed on the compressor to the single door True refrigeration unit located in the basement. Defrost and clean to remove. Unit was functioning at below 41F at the time of the visit.
*Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Small Butane burner being used in the main kitchen area not under any suppression system. Discontinue use unless otherwise authorized. 2 Drawer cooler under the stove top with a slightly elevated temperature of 45F. Discontinue use unless the unit is able to maintain a temperature of below 41F.
***(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Fresh hamburger patties inside of the 2 drawer cooler with an elevated temperaure of 49F. Address and ensure all TCS foods are at below 41F.
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Moisture dripping from the drip tray to the shelves of the single door True refrigeration unit. Address and make any necessary repairs.
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
several squeeze bottles filled with sauces/dressings have no labels. Provide.

Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology