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Farmer Horse Coffee
September 4, 2025 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
- failed findings15
- critical findings4
Failed findings
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When to Wash (P)criticalInspector note: Observed an employee with bare hands touching garbage then donning a glove then an oven mit and then preparing food without washing hands prior. Employees must wash hands between tasks and if their hands become soiled prior to preparing or handling food.
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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)criticalInspector note: At the first sanwich cooler in the top compartment cut roasted tomatoes temped at 48F cream cheese at 49F and pesto sauce at 58F. PIC states the items had been put in the cooler at around 7am and voluntarily discarded TCS items.
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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)criticalInspector note: Chlorine tested in red bucket at three bay sink area tested at 200ppm. Dilute chlorine to 50-100ppm for proper and safe sanitization.
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Backflow Prevention (P)criticalInspector note: PIC states the location cleans produce in the middle compartment of their three compartment sink and there is no air gap below. Provide an air gap at the sink have plumber pull proper permits.
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Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)Inspector note: Opened salad dressings sour cream milk products and juices not date labled upon opening. Date label opened TCS items to ensure they are not held past 7 days.
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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)Inspector note: Observed excessive dumped food debris in hand sink on the kitchen line. Hand sinks must be used for hand washing only.
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Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)Inspector note: Observed multiple employees without hair restraints preparing and handling food. Provide effective hair restraints for food employees.
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Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)Inspector note: Above oven observed lemon sugar mix not labeled. Provide labeling for foods in containers removed from bulk containers.
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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)Inspector note: Observed multiple bulk containers with cups or bowls used to dispense product. Only use scoops with handles to prevent contamination by hands.
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Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)Inspector note: Observed yogurt containers used to store dry goods. Discontinue usage of single-use containers and provide durable containers for bulk foods.
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Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)Inspector note: Observed multiple refrigerator units without any internal thermometers. Provide internal thermometers for all refrigerator units.
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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)Inspector note: Interior of ice machine has pink and black slime; clean and sanitize.
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Prohibitions (C)Inspector note: In basement storage area single use paper products are stored underneath sewage waste pipes. Store away from underneath waste pipes or inside protected cabinets.
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Outside Receptacles (C)Inspector note: At the exterior trash storage area the trash containers are overfilled and doors are not closed and the area has excessive soils. Make sure trash receptacles have closed doors and clean and sanitize refuse area of soils.
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Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)Inspector note: Air vent inside restroom is encrusted with dust; clean and sanitize.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Pass on June 23, 2025: 15 findings appeared for the first time.
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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.
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