Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup in large ice machine beside WIC in kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will have large ice machine beside WIC in kitchen area
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed handle in sugar in sugar bin in kitchen area. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC will have employee to proper store the scooper with the handle up in the sugar bin in the kitchen area.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed handle in flour in flour bin in kitchen area. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC will have employee to proper store the scooper with the handle up in the flour bin in the kitchen area.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
82
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips in the kitchen to be able to properly test the sanitizer solution in the dishwasher. They had pool test strips. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order dishwasher test strips to be able to test the sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed not enough lighting in the WIF. CA: The light intensity shall be: t least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. PIC will have extra lighting added to the WIF.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed an expired CFSM certificate dated 08/2024 displayed in the facility. CA: A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. PIC stated that she has an employee that has an up-to-date CFSM certificate which she was not able to get by today. PIC will have until 02/20/2025 to have update CFSM certificate displayed in a conspicuous location in the facility.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing signage posted in both of the bathrooms. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will post handwashing signage in both bathrooms.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a single-use container (chicken flavor container) being used to store chili in the walk in cooler. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC voluntarily discarded single-use container (chicken flavor container) and will be purchasing food grade containers to store chili in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
82
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being stored over ready to eat food products (peppers, and cabbages). CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC will have chicken and ready to eat foods properly separated and stored properly.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwash signage posted in both of the bathrooms. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will post handwash signage in both bathrooms.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
82
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area. PIC had employee to put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in main kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black/brown build-up in large ice machine near WIC in main kitchen area. PIC will have large ice machine near WIC in main kitchen area cleaned, drained and sanitized today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat being thawed in meat sink being thawed in water. Informed PIC of the correct ways to thaw out meat. PIC had employee to put raw meat in WIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen.
Has Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen 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 Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hamilton Growers Farm Labor Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.
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