Agawam Hunt
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
70
Score
Agawam Hunt has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Rumford restaurant, which scores around 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed in the food storage area. No foods/food equipment observed to be contaminated. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Areas of droppings are to be properly cleaned and sanitized in order to check for new activity. Establishment is to increase pest control as needed.
6-501.111
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-203.12
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Ventilation hood at the cook/grill line observed with a large amount of dust/debris. Per PIC, hood cleaning is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
4-204.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of the 4-door reach-in were observed in poor repair, split away from the doors. Gaskets are to be replaced.
4-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice used for food/drinks. Beverage tubing must be separated from ice used for food/drinks.
4-204.16
70
May 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Leak observed from the ceiling at the cook/grill line. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair. Leak is to be properly repaired.
5-205.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP tuna was observed thawing in the walk-in cooler without being opened. Temperature of product observed at 37 degrees F. Packages were cut open during inspection to thaw properly.
3-501.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings observed in the dry storage area. No foods observed to be contaminated. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment does have active pest control. All droppings are to be removed and shelving cleaned and sanitized. If new droppings are observed, pest control service must be increased to resolve the issue.
6-501.111
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by several mops. Another handwashing sink was blocked by a dish rack. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock (clams) located in the inside walk-in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. All other shellstock tags were with the product. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. Tag must then be dated, filed chronologically, and retained for 90 days. Clams were voluntarily disposed of during inspection.
3-202.18
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 4-door reach-in observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket must be replaced.
4-501.11
50
May 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soda dispensing hoses at the bar observed in the same ice that is used for beverages.
3-303.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine, deli slicer) were observed with an accumulation of black/brown residues (ice machine) and dried food and debris (deli slicer). The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bread and food service products were observed stored on the floor in the storage area, and boxes of foods stored on the floor of the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Agawam Hunt last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Agawam Hunt on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Agawam Hunt?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Agawam Hunt.
How does Agawam Hunt compare to other restaurants in Rumford?
Agawam Hunt most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Rumford average of 88.
Has Agawam Hunt's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Agawam Hunt have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Agawam Hunt means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Agawam Hunt inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Agawam Hunt is inspected around two times per year on average.
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