Berkshire Farms Market

200 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Berkshire Farms Market has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average East Boston restaurant scores 91. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigerating unit at serving line out of order not in use at this time. Repair.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
90
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink- Pre-mixed sanitizer solution registers less than 200ppm QUATs sanitizer. It appears that pre-mixing device is not operating properly. Repair to mantain 200-400ppm QUATs sanitizer.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings under the counter at serving line. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under counter at serving line soiled and with rodent-like droppings. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in back prep room sticky with visible soils / Clean to remove Cabinet near coffee station with visible soils / Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Aug 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Berkshire Farms Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Berkshire Farms Market on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Berkshire Farms Market?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Berkshire Farms Market.

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

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

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Berkshire Farms Market have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Berkshire Farms Market 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 inspected?

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