FARAH'S CAFE RESTAURANT
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: FAIL
February 27, 2023
Address
1158 RIVER ST
Hyde Park, MA 02136
Inspection History
52 inspections
24 failures
1 closures
License
License #83583
Last inspected: February 27, 2023
Inspection History (50 most recent)
FAIL
February 27, 2023
at 6:21 PM
9 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): replace missing stove handles | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace all defective and worn equipment | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 18, 2023
at 3:24 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 15, 2022
at 6:17 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): adjust beverage unit from 60F to 41F/replace defective compressor | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): provide a pest control report due to evidence of live roaches | ...
FAIL
December 14, 2022
at 5:45 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): adjust beverage unit from 60F to 41F/replace defective compressor | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): replace all scored cutting boards/and defective equipment | 590.00...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 7, 2022
at 4:53 PM
7 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): seal all rusty shelving/greasetrap/adjust beverage unit from 60F to 41F/replace defectove compressor cover at 3 dr unit/replace missing stove handles | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutt...
FAIL
November 30, 2022
at 5:49 PM
15 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): person in charge shall be able to perform duties | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): label all food items while in storage | 590.003...
🚫 CLOSURE
November 18, 2022
at 6:23 PM
14 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): person in charge shall be able to perform duties | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): label all food items while in storage | 590.003...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 31, 2022
at 6:07 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): provide labels for all stored cooked foods | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): adjust electrical wires hanging at coke unit a...
FAIL
March 17, 2022
at 5:33 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): provide labels for all stored cooked foods | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): adjust electrical wires hanging at coke unit a...
PASS
October 14, 2021
at 2:30 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed live roaches on wall basement area Provide current intergrated pest management report provide new service and intergrated pest management report.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 12, 2021
at 3:31 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Water leaking from pipe below 3 bay sink repair. | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed live roaches on wall basement area Provide current intergrated pest managemen...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 8, 2021
at 3:36 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-205.15-P - System Maintained in Good Repair (P): Water leaking from pipe below 3 bay sink repair. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Repair holes on wall basement behind kitchen equipment | 590.006/6-501...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 4, 2021
at 4:05 PM
12 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certification expired provide. Allergy certification not posted provide. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): No l...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 23, 2021
at 2:27 PM
15 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certification expired provide. Allergy certification not posted provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Must ensure to train staff ...
FAIL
September 20, 2021
at 4:46 PM
14 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Food safety certification expired provide. Allergy certification not posted provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Must ensure to train staff ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 3, 2021
at 5:42 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Remove from food storage container and provide equipment with handle above food product. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Clean sides ...
FAIL
January 26, 2021
at 7:43 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Remove from food storage container and provide equipment with handle above food product. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Clean sides ...
PASS
July 30, 2020
at 7:51 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Ceiling expose near pipes repair.
FAIL
July 28, 2020
at 3:08 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Exhausthood sticker expired post current sticker. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean inbetween sides...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 21, 2020
at 5:59 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develop a cleaning schedule and train staff on daily cleaning. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Remove foil from storage s...
FAIL
July 17, 2020
at 11:13 AM
7 violations
590.002/2-103.11-PF - (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge to develop a cleaning schedule and train staff on daily cleaning. | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C): Remove foil from storage s...
PASS
March 23, 2020
at 5:51 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-501.111-C - Area Enclosures and Receptacles Good Repair (C): Replace defective toilet seat.
FAIL
March 11, 2020
at 5:09 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid clean up kit provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides inbetween a...
FAIL
March 4, 2020
at 6:48 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No bodily fluid clean up kit provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean sides inbetween a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 24, 2019
at 12:32 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace defective doorgaskets. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: caulk handsink/seal all rusty shelving/replace all missing electrical switch covers/replace hanging shelving racks/replace all defec...
FAIL
April 10, 2019
at 2:04 PM
21 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove all spoiled veges from cellar storage. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: observed ground beef thawing in room temp. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: seal all open bulk bags while in stor...
FAIL
April 8, 2019
at 1:41 PM
21 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: remove all spoiled veges from cellar storage. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: observed ground beef thawing in room temp. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: seal all open bulk bags while in stor...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 13, 2018
at 1:20 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: replace defective wooden cabinet and shelving/replace all defective door gaskets/remove all black tape on equipment/unit was 46F shal be 41F or below/seal all barewwod shelving in cellar storage/replace mis...
FAIL
July 26, 2018
at 12:42 PM
20 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide labels for all sweet drinks made in advance and stored in reachinfor self service. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all worn and defectiv...
FAIL
July 19, 2018
at 1:40 PM
20 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: provide labels for all sweet drinks made in advance and stored in reachinfor self service. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace all worn and defectiv...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 27, 2017
at 3:55 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: PIC meed to monitor and remove all moldly and spoiled foods in basement refrigerator. Found spoiled vegetables. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Replace labels on bulk food containers in k...
FAIL
November 16, 2017
at 4:40 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: PIC meed to monitor and remove all moldly and spoiled foods in basement refrigerator. Found spoiled vegetables. | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Replace labels on bulk food containers in k...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 30, 2017
at 3:12 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: PIC need to review with staff proper cooling. PIC had a large container of rice at 66F covered. PIC removed and addressed with staff. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef stored abov...
FAIL
May 22, 2017
at 4:27 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: PIC need to review with staff proper cooling. PIC had a large container of rice at 66F covered. PIC removed and addressed with staff. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw beef stored abov...
PASS
November 17, 2016
at 5:37 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Clean and defrost inside reach in freezers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and paint rusted shelving. | 15...
FAIL
November 7, 2016
at 6:44 PM
11 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in reach ins. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement -Clean and defrost inside reach in freezers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean and paint rusted shelving. | 15...
PASS
April 25, 2016
at 4:28 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: At time of inspection found two expired Food Safety Certificates. PIC stated that her husband was at class today and she will go next. At reinspection provide a new certificate or paperwork/ receipt that someone has tak...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 14, 2016
at 2:53 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: In product refrigerator in basement storage area found spoiled vegetables. PIC stated that she will address and monitor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for food in storage. Multiple food...
FAIL
April 5, 2016
at 4:36 PM
12 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: In product refrigerator in basement storage area found spoiled vegetables. PIC stated that she will address and monitor. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide covers for food in storage. Multiple food...
PASS
September 8, 2015
at 3:45 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut lettuce75F and peppers 70F at room temperature. PIC disgarded all room temperature cut vegetable. Store all cut vegetables at 41F or below. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: R...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 31, 2015
at 5:03 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut lettuce75F and peppers 70F at room temperature. PIC disgarded all room temperature cut vegetable. Store all cut vegetables at 41F or below. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: R...
FAIL
August 24, 2015
at 4:50 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut lettuce75F and peppers 70F at room temperature. PIC disgarded all room temperature cut vegetable. Store all cut vegetables at 41F or below. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: R...
PASS
March 28, 2014
at 3:11 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: BASEMENT - defrost the white color standing freezer of heavy build- up of ice- | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: BASEMENT - provide for restroom door to be " self closing " - |...
FAIL
March 13, 2014
at 3:49 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: BASEMENT - defrost the white color standing freezer of heavy build- up of ice- | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: BASEMENT - provide for restroom door to be " self closing " - |...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 23, 2013
at 4:42 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishmachine not operating repair. Discontinue the use of cermics until dishmachine is repair. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of fresh mice droppings inside dry storage room. Pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 8, 2013
at 2:54 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide additional storage shelving for dry storage room. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishmach...
FAIL
June 27, 2013
at 4:30 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food containers. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide additional storage shelving for dry storage room. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dishmach...
PASS
November 19, 2012
at 5:23 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide sink plugs for 3 bay sink and drain rack for dishes. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of fruit flies around produce area. Provide exterminators report.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 8, 2012
at 4:07 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: provide sink plugs for 3 bay sink and drain rack for dishes. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Evidence of fruit flies around produce area. Provide exterminators report.