Farmhouse Cafe

1 Franklin Park Pr, Boston, MA 02122

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Farmhouse Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Farmhouse Cafe was last inspected on May 1, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 1, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Email updated hood sticker after cleaning.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

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

590.003/3-307.11-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

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

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector 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.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 1, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Light out above the stove top and grill. Replace.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector 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.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

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

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

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

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: No recepticle for hand wash sink area provide.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Thermoter for Hot Holding unit not operating repair.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Anti-choking

Inspector notes: No anit-choking certification provide.

590.009(E)

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile at kitchen area.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: condensation unit freezing up repair.

590.004/4-501.11-C

May 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor below storage shelving inside walk in cooler.

590.006/6-201.11-C

May 13, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple ready to eat packaged foods with no date on label. Provide proper labels.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Missing thermometers in cold holding unit. Provide Non readable thermometer on hot holding unit. Repair

590.004/4-204.112-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Broken gasket located on door to walk in freezer. Repair or replace

590.004/4-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy grease soils under oil fryer. Clean to remove

590.006/6-201.11-C

Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Spoons stored in open container for self service. Provide proper storage for dispense.

590.004/4-904.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Farmhouse Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Farmhouse Cafe on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Farmhouse Cafe?

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

How does Farmhouse Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Farmhouse Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Farmhouse Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Farmhouse Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Farmhouse Cafe 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 Farmhouse Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Farmhouse Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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