Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
86
Score
Public records show five inspections at Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 22, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about eight violations before that.
“Garbage & refuse properly disposed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 15 times across the record.
The city-wide average is 89, putting Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (potato slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Item cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease receptacle outside is located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. Slab has been built and grease receptable will be re-located when emptied.
5-501.19
86
Apr 8, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Roasted peppers were observed with date mark exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soup, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. PIC disposed.
3-501.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables/cheeses) in the prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Staff relocated eggs.
3-302.11
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (potato slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Potato slicer was brought to dish washer to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per inspector observation and interview of staff, multiple foods (rice, beef sauce, soup) were placed hot in the walk-in refrigerator in plastic containers greater than four inches deep. Inspector discussed cooling methods with staff and PIC.
3-501.15
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish tags did not have all of the required information. Date of last shellfish used was lacking.
3-402.12
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A wiping cloth was observed on the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. PIC informed.
6-301.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the stand mixer and slicer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The cardboard dumpster and grease receptacle outside are located on dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.19
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ice accumulation was observed on pipes and floor of the walk-in freezer.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Various areas of the kitchen floor are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
32
May 2, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The cardboard dumpster and the grease recycling bin outside are located on dirt and gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The kitchen ceiling tiles have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The pass-thru shelf in the steam table area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The drainiage pipe in the walk in freezer is in poor repair, creating an ice build-up. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Apr 29, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surface not smooth, sealed, or easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The new slicer has unsealed gaps between pieces of metal and exposed hardware, impacting its ability to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-202.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the area beneath flattop grill and the mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The cardboard dumpster and the grease recycling bin outside are located on dirt and gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area outside the kitchen door has an accumulation of leaf litter, debris, buckets, shelves, etc.. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items (chest freezer) was observed in the storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back alley storage area is in poor repair, with exposed spun insulation. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The kitchen ceiling tiles have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The pass-thru shelf in the steam table area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The drainage pipe in the walk in freezer is in poor repair, creating an ice build-up. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The weather strip on the kitchen door is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
55
Apr 15, 2024
Opening
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 24 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 31 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Turkey, pasta, and grapenut pudding observed with date marks exceeding 7 days. Disposed.
3-501.18
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and vegetable slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-602.11
Unsafe or contaminated food not properly discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC stated breading mixes for chicken and fish is reused after sifting. Breading mixes for chicken and fish must be disposed of after 4 hours. Disposed.
3-701.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deli meats observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Disposed.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chowder was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Meatloaf was observed cooling on counter where parameters for proper cooling would not be met without intervention.
3-501.15
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in two refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-204.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The salad bar cold hold unit was not in good repair, not holding food at 41 degrees F or colder. No foods requiring refrigeration are to be stored in the salad bar unit until it has been serviced.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The slicer was not in good repair, with the seal degrading and missing in some areas, an area beneath the blade rusted, and some of the prongs on the grip worn. Slicer must be removed from the premises. The slicer
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: A plastic-coated strainer, plastic food containers, large mixing bowl, and ice cream scoop were not in good repair, impacting their ability to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: sandwich unit pizza oven area beneath flattop grill freezer refrigerators utensil storage rack dry storage rack equipment table can opener and base floor mixer ice machine walk in refrigerator racks food processor base salad bar cold hold unit
4-602.13
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The cardboard dumpster and the grease recycling unit outside are located on dirt and gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned and unsafe food
Inspector notes: The grease recycling unit has a heavy accumulation of grease and debris. Grease recycling bin must be replaced.
5-501.116
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The area outside the kitchen door has an accumulation of leaf litter, debris, buckets, racks, etc. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in areas of the kitchen. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The pressed fiberboard shelf in the condiment refilling area is in poor pair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The covering on ducts in the back dry storage area is in poor repair, exposing spun insulation. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The pass-thru shelf in the steam table area is in poor repair, with gaps between wood, and chipped paint. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles in the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and dried liquid. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walk in fan covers, fan soffit, and ceiling have an accumulation of dust and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored in areas of the kitchen. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-305.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pooled eggs, peeled eggs, cheese, and cut lettuce observed held at 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of some dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food observed stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. The water used to store utensils must be at least 135 degrees F.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Utensils in the bar are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
Inspector notes: Water observed in the food processor bowl, and numerous stacked plastic food containers. After cleaning & sanitizing, equipment and utensils must be air dried. An air drying rack is required for proper air drying.
4-901.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in areas of the kitchen and server area.
4-903.11(A)
Single-use articles reused
Inspector notes: Establishment is reusing single-use items for food preparation and storage. Single-use items shall not be reused.
4-502.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant.
How does Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Scituate?
Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scituate average of 89.
Has Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Merolas Granite Farm Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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