Inspection
Oct 28, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 28, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Trillium At Farnsworth
47 Farnsworth St
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Quick Answers
- When was Trillium At Farnsworth last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 28, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 12 inspections on record, from Oct 3, 2023 to Oct 28, 2026.
- Has Trillium At Farnsworth ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 3, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
12 inspectionsInspection
Feb 25, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Ansul break in kitchen. Call hood company to reset ansul system. Fire alarm went off per PIC. No current fire suppression. Have fire panel reset with approval from building department. 2.24.26: Ansul system has been reset and approved by building department. Fire panel still not reset. Provide building department approval of fire panel being reset prior to requesting to re open.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 24, 2026
Voluntarily closed
4 recorded violations
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
Ansul break from hood system resulting in chemical spray on cooking equiptment. Clean and sanitize all effected cooking equiptment. All effected foods have been discarded.
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Water on floor of kitchen. Clean and sanitize all effected flooring.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Repair damaged ceiling tile in kitchen area.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Ansul break in kitchen. Call hood company to reset ansul system. Fire alarm went off per PIC. No current fire suppression. Have fire panel reset with approval from building department. 2.24.26: Ansul system has been reset and approved by building department. Fire panel still not reset. Provide building department approval of fire panel being reset prior to requesting to re open.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 24, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 21, 2026
Voluntarily closed
4 recorded violations
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
Ansul break from hood system resulting in chemical spray on cooking equiptment. Clean and sanitize all effected cooking equiptment. All effected foods have been discarded.
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Water on floor of kitchen. Clean and sanitize all effected flooring.
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Repair damaged ceiling tile in kitchen area.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.008/8-404.11-PFOther
Official Wording
(A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Ansul break in kitchen. Call hood company to reset ansul system. Fire alarm went off per PIC. No current fire suppression. Have fire panel reset with approval from building department.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 21, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 22, 2025
Passed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Sell stock tags missing last day sold/organize in a chronological order.Provide
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted 3 bay sinks in the kitchen used for washing floor equipment.Discontinue and use the utility sink.
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 contaminationcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted pickeled onions stored at 46F. Monitor the temperature
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted inside the ice machine has black spots on the ice dispensing.Clean to remove
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No paper towels at the hand sink at the bar.Provide
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 22, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 12, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Sell stock tags missing last day sold/organize in a chronological order.Provide
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted 3 bay sinks in the kitchen used for washing floor equipment.Discontinue and use the utility sink.
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 contaminationcriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted pickeled onions stored at 46F. Monitor the temperature
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 temperatureminorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted inside the ice machine has black spots on the ice dispensing.Clean to remove
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No paper towels at the hand sink at the bar.Provide
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 12, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 16, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing last date sold on the tags. Provide
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood filters heavily soiled. Clean with frequency. Missing date on the hood sticker when it was serviced. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No procedures available for Vomit and Diarrhea events. 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 problemscriticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Raw eggs stored above the ready to eat foods in the walkin. Discontinue and store all raw products below RTE foods
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing testing strips for 3 bay sink in the dish area. 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 16, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Failed
5 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 available for Vomit and Diarrhea events. 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 problemsmajorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing last date sold on the tags. Provide
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 issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther
Official Wording
Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Raw eggs stored above the ready to eat foods in the walkin. Discontinue and store all raw products below RTE foods
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing testing strips for 3 bay sink in the dish area. 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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood filters heavily soiled. Clean with frequency. Missing date on the hood sticker when it was serviced. 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 29, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 17, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 17, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 3, 2023
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Blast chiller is inoperable. Repair. Waiting on welding permit from BFD. Alternative means to cool foods using ice baths and increasing surface area in place.
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 3, 2023
Failed (extension granted)
9 recorded violations
minorCode 590.002/2-303.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Prohibition-Jewelry (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food employee with dangling bracelet. COS.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.002/2-401.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Food employee eating in warewashing area. COS.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesminorCode 590.002/2-402.11-CEmployee health and hygiene
Official Wording
Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide beard restraints where needed.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesmajorCode 590.003/3-203.12-PFFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Shellstock tags missing date of last served and stored in disarray. COS.
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Store wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. COS.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.003/3-603.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Online menu missing consumer advisory for raw oysters. Provide.
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-301.11-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Blast chiller is inoperable. 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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
irreversible indicator is inoperable. Replace
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 temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood tag missing year punch. Resolve.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 3, 2023 · Original Source