Blue Door Farm Stand Too
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Blue Door Farm Stand Too has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 20, 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 three violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Blue Door Farm Stand Too's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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95
Jul 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOARGE.
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95
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS GREEN LINE WRAP BREAKFAST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOOD CAN BE ORDER RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/29/23 INSPECTION REPORT#2587553 VIOLATION#55 OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUT. GROUT FLOORS IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA AND RESTORE THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN POSTED NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT NON-FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBOARGE.
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Dec 29, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN NEED OF GROUT. GROUT FLOORS IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA AND RESTORE THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PROVIDE PROOF OF ANSI-APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 1, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.PROVIDE ELEVATED SHELVES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM, NEED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN WALLS AND MOP SINK MUST BE REPLACED. HOLES ON SOUTH WALLS AT STAIRCASE USED FOR STORAGE MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BUILD UP DUST AT CEILING FAN IN PREP AREA AND AIR CONDITION VENT COVER BY THE ENTRANCE DOOR.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Dec 9, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED TO HAVE LABEL INCLUDING NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY PACKAGED, INGREDIENT LIST, COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREAS LEADING TO FOOD PREP. TILES ARE CRACKED. ALL CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Jul 1, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 16, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO PREP COOLERS WITH ADEQUATE AIR TEMP: 47F TO 53F. COLD UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED BOTH UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOT ON SITE WHILE TCS FOOD WERE PREPARED AND SERVED: CHICKEN,SOUPS,CUT AVOCADOS ETC. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AFTER HE WAS INFORMED OF THE INSPECTION BY EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS SET AND POTS BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PARER TOWELS, PER CITY CODE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE: IN FRONT OF IT 4 CRATES FULL OF RAW POTATOES ON TOP OF THAT A CUTTING BOARD WITH A POT WITH POTATOES INSIDE AND A KNIFE BY THE POT. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER REMOVED MENTIONED ITEMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-038(C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FROM TWO PREP COOLER: SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 47.3 TO 51.6F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 52F; COOKED DICED RED PEPPERS AT TEMP 55.4F; FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51F; BLUE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.5F; CUT GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 51.6F,GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51; CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 51F;HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 48.6F; PESTO AT TEMP OF 53.3F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TOTAL POUNDS 10,VALUE 25 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED CHICKEN). FOOD DISCARDED. POUNDS 5,VALUE 10 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE is present at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT during all hours of operation. PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED CERTIFIED MANAGER REPORTED ON SITE AFTER HE WAS INFORMED OF THE INSPECTION BY EMPLOYEE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS ARE BROKEN IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BROWNIES AND COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES TO WIPE CUTTING BOARDS BETWEEN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID AT (EAST) PREP COOLER,NORTH PREP COOLER DOORS ARE REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE,MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DOORS AND LID TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Sep 16, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POST FOR PUBLIC VIEWING FROM PAST INSPECTION ON 3/2/2018. INSTRUCTED TO POST INSPECTION SUMMARY AT ALL TIMES, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL HAND-SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PARER TOWELS, PER CITY CODE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BROWNIES AND COOKIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNTER WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON REFRIGERATION UNIT IN FRONT OF WINDOW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FOR WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DISH-WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN PREP AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 6/1/17 REPORT#2059394 NOT POSTED AT THE PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(b).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Jun 1, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS ON ALL PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA, EXCESSIVE STAINS AND DARK GROOVES PRESENT. ALSO, DISCONTINUE USE OF MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING/WALL VENT IN FRONT WAITING AREA, EXCESSIVE DUST PRESENT. INSTRUCTED TI MAINTAIN.
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Jun 15, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON LOWER LEFT DOOR OF 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 4- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. LENTIL SOUP 6/2/16 AT 70.1F,1DOZEN OF POOLED EGG WHITES 6/3/16 AT 46.0F,5LBS. COOKED POTATOES 6/6/16 AT 51.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 7 LBS. $7.50 .(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF.OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO DRY HANDS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN BASEMENT AND A STRONG SMELL OF RODENT URINE.ALSO BASEMENT DOOR HAS A APPX. "1" OPENING LOWER LEFT SIDE OF DOOR.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTOL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/7/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON LOWER LEFT DOOR OF 4- DOOR REACH IN COOLER .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL BASE NEAR HAND SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ,ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS,STAIRS AND REAR EXIT DOOR IN REAR HALLWAY AND IN BASEMENT.
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Oct 22, 2015
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STOVE AND OVEN RACKS UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. DEGREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. BASEMENT NEEDS TO KEPT CLEANED AND ORGANIZED TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Door Farm Stand Too last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Door Farm Stand Too on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Door Farm Stand Too?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Blue Door Farm Stand Too.
Has Blue Door Farm Stand Too's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Door Farm Stand Too have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blue Door Farm Stand Too 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 Blue Door Farm Stand Too inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Blue Door Farm Stand Too is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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