Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Farmhouse Cafe

1 Franklin Park Pr

Last inspected Nov 9, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Farmhouse Cafe last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 9, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed (extension granted)”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 7 violations recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 12 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Nov 9, 2026.
Has Farmhouse Cafe ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

12 inspections

Inspection

Nov 9, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with all employees

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Sanitizer from the automated dispenser is testing at 0ppm quats Manually set up sanitizer and test to maintain at 200-400ppm quats until repairs are made

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Blade of can opener with encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy carbon and grease bulidup on hood filters- Clean with proper frequency Grease buildup on floor behind cookline- Clean Floor behind ice machine with soils- Clean

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Water pressure at the automated dispensers for chemicals at the 3 bay sink is not properly flowing to dispense sanitizer and soap- Repair

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Daylight can be seen below both doors that lead from the food service areas to outside- Install new guards or door sweeps

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired August 2026- Schedule a hood cleaning and inspection ASAP

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 9, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 30, 2026

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with all employees

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Sanitizer from the automated dispenser is testing at 0ppm quats Manually set up sanitizer and test to maintain at 200-400ppm quats until repairs are made

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Blade of can opener with encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Heavy carbon and grease bulidup on hood filters- Clean with proper frequency Grease buildup on floor behind cookline- Clean Floor behind ice machine with soils- Clean

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Water pressure at the automated dispensers for chemicals at the 3 bay sink is not properly flowing to dispense sanitizer and soap- Repair

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Daylight can be seen below both doors that lead from the food service areas to outside- Install new guards or door sweeps

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired August 2026- Schedule a hood cleaning and inspection ASAP

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 14, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired. Email updated hood sticker after cleaning.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 14, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hood sticker expired. Email updated hood sticker after cleaning.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 24, 2025

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Personal bottled apple juice observed being stored in the under the drawer freezer. Discontinue and store all personal items/belongings approriately.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ice build up observed on the compressor of the walk-in cooler. Defrost and clean to remove. Walk-in was functioning at below 41F at the time of the inspeciton.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink located nest to the grill top with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 17, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

Official Wording

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Personal bottled apple juice observed being stored in the under the drawer freezer. Discontinue and store all personal items/belongings approriately.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ice build up observed on the compressor of the walk-in cooler. Defrost and clean to remove. Walk-in was functioning at below 41F at the time of the inspeciton.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Hand sink located nest to the grill top with a slow drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 1, 2025

Report filed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Light out above the stove top and grill. Replace.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Excess ice build-up observed on the drip tray to the compressor of the walk-in freezer. Address and defrost to remove. Walk-in freezer was functioning properly at the time of the inspection and work order had been placed for repairs to be made.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 1, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 19, 2024

Passed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal event provide.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Person in charge to change name of establishment from Giddy up to Farm House Cafe.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Thermoter for Hot Holding unit not operating repair.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

condensation unit freezing up repair.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther

Official Wording

Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No recepticle for hand wash sink area provide.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing ceiling tile at kitchen area.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official Wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s Notes

No anit-choking certification provide.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 19, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 10, 2024

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No procedures or equipment for responding to vomiting and diarrheal event provide.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Person in charge to change name of establishment from Giddy up to Farm House Cafe.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official Wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Thermoter for Hot Holding unit not operating repair.

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

condensation unit freezing up repair.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.005/5-501.13-COther

Official Wording

Receptacles (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No recepticle for hand wash sink area provide.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.006/6-201.17-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Missing ceiling tile at kitchen area.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.009(E)Other