Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Berkshire Farms Market A

Name: Berkshire Farms Market A
Address: 500 Terminal Rd, Boston, MA

500 Terminal Rd

Last inspected May 27, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

7 inspections

Inspection

May 27, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Noted no Allergen Certificate at the location posted .Provide

In plain English

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

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criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

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(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Multiples food itmes (tomatoes cheese fried eggs sausage patty pizza sauce diced chicken)observed with elevated temperature between 45F and 48F. Provide proper cold honding of 41F and below

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

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

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Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

(Bar )There is no irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher available. Provide an irreversible thermometer (gauges were reading wash 160F and rinse 180F or 160 thermal strips.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

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Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Blender stored in the handsink. Discontinue . The hand sink needs to be accessible ( corrected on site)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

May 20, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

Noted no Allergen Certificate at the location posted .Provide

In plain English

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

More about other finding

criticalCode 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

Multiples food itmes (tomatoes cheese fried eggs sausage patty pizza sauce diced chicken)observed with elevated temperature between 45F and 48F. Provide proper cold honding of 41F and below

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

(Bar )There is no irreversible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher available. Provide an irreversible thermometer (gauges were reading wash 160F and rinse 180F or 160 thermal strips.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Blender stored in the handsink. Discontinue . The hand sink needs to be accessible ( corrected on site)

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Dec 3, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 8, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 16, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

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In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Scoops at prep area stored in sanitizer solution. Discontiue store properly.

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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloths stored wet on counter at prep area. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

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 590.004/4-301.12-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Three bay sink used to stored soiled equipment/utensils. Provide additional storage for soiled equipment in order to use three bay sink properly.

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther

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Cutting Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Cutting board heavily scored and soiled. Resurface and clean properly.

In plain English

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

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 16, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 8, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Scoops at prep area stored in sanitizer solution. Discontiue store properly.

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 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Wiping cloths stored wet on counter at prep area. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

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 590.004/4-301.12-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Manual Warewashing Sink Compartment Requirements (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Three bay sink used to stored soiled equipment/utensils. Provide additional storage for soiled equipment in order to use three bay sink properly.

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 590.004/4-501.12-COther