Berkshire Farms Market a

500 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Berkshire Farms Market a has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Berkshire Farms Market a was last inspected on Dec 3, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Hot water and chemical-methods” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Berkshire Farms Market a's latest score of 100 sits above the East Boston average of 91. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (pf)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink used to stored soiled equipment/utensils. Provide additional storage for soiled equipment in order to use three bay sink properly.
590.004/4-301.12-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored and soiled. Resurface and clean properly.
590.004/4-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops at prep area stored in sanitizer solution. Discontiue store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counter at prep area. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Jun 8, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken 50F Cut tomatoes 52F / Chicken comes in pre-cooked and is brought out to prep. Tomatoes are cut before lunch service at 11 and brought to reach in / Discussed prepping earlier and cooling in refrigeration before putting out for service. Items brought to back refrigeration to cool down / Provide 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Small flies noted around the smoothie station / A-1 provides bi weekly exterminations and is currently not treating for small flies. Last visit was 5/22/23 / Contact A-1 and begin treatment for small flies until eradicated.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Sandwich reach in operating at 50F / Provide 41F or below. Bottom reach in has been empited and brought to refrigeration out back. Ice can be used in the top reach in during servce to keep food cool.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Walls and ceiling above and around smoothie station with fruit splatter and other soils / Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
67
Jul 14, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer not registering at bar glass machine / Unit will be taken out of service and disposable cups will be used. Utensils and pizza pans can go through the 3 bay per usual.
590.004/4-703.11-P
86
Jun 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot water and chemical-methods (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer not registering at bar glass machine / Unit will be taken out of service and disposable cups will be used. Utensils and pizza pans can go through the 3 bay per usual.
590.004/4-703.11-P
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berkshire Farms Market a last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Berkshire Farms Market a on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Berkshire Farms Market a?

Across the inspection record, “hot water and chemical-methods” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Berkshire Farms Market a.

How does Berkshire Farms Market a compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Berkshire Farms Market a most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Boston average of 91.

Has Berkshire Farms Market a's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Berkshire Farms Market a have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Berkshire Farms Market a means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Berkshire Farms Market a inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Berkshire Farms Market a is inspected around two times per year on average.