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Home My WebLink AboutAshland Farm (Benchmark) - Inspection - 700 CHICKERING ROAD 8/6/2026 Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 8/6/2026 Establishment Details Inspection Type: Inspector: Ashland Farm (Benchmark at North Number of Risks Factors Andover) Routine Garrett Greystone &Intervention Violations 700 Chickerin Road (Items 1-29): g Risk Category: Time In: North Andover, MA 4 7:30 AM 1 Telephone: Permit Number: Time Out: Number of Repeat Risk 978-683-1300 70475 8:43 AM Factors&Intervention Email: HACCP: Re-Inspection Date: Violations(Items 1-29): compliance@benchmarkquality.com No p Owner: Type of Operation: Food Service Person In Charge: Natercia Melendez FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS IN=in compliance OUT=out of compliance N/A=not applicable N/O=not observed COS=corrected on-site during inspection R=repeat violation COMPLIANCE STATUS MARKING COS R COMPLIANCE STATUS MARKING COS R SUPERVISION PROTECTION FROM CONTAMINATION 1 Person-In-Charge present,demonstrates IN 15 Food separated and protected IN knowledge,and performs duties 2 Certified Food Protection Manager IN 16 Food-contact surfaces;cleaned&sanitized IN EMPLOYEE.HEALTH 17 Proper disposition of returned,previously served, IN reconditioned&unsafe food Management,food employee and conditional 3 employee;knowledge,responsibilities and IN TIMEITEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY reporting 4 Proper use of restriction and exclusion IN 18 Proper cooking time&temperatures NiO 5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and IN 19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding NIO diarrheal events GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES 20 Proper cooling time and temperature NIO 6 Proper eating,tasting,drinking,or tobacco use IN 21 Proper hot holding temperature IN 7 No discharge from eyes,nose,and mouth IN 22 Proper cold holding temperature IN PREVENTING CONTAMINATION BY HANDS 23 Proper date marking and disposition IN 8 Hands clean&properly washed IN 24 Time as a Public Health Control NIA 9 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food IN CONSUMER ADVISORY 10 Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied OUT COS 25 Consumer advisory provided for raw IN / and accessible undercooked food APPROVED SOURCE HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATIONS 11 Food obtained from approved source IN 26 Pasteurized foods used;prohibited foods not NIA offered 12 Food received at proper temperature NIO FOODICOLOR ADDITIVES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES 13 Food received in good condition,safe,& IN 27 Food additives:approved&properly used NIA unadulterated 14 Required records available:shellstock tags, NIA 28 Toxic substances properly identified,stored& IN parasite destruction used CONFORMANCE WITH APPROVED PROCEDURES 1 Compliance with variance/specialized process/ 29 HACCP Plan NIA Official Order for Correction:Based on an inspection today,the items marked"OUT"indicated violations of 105 CMR 590.000 and applicable sections of the 2013 FDA Food Code.This report,when signed below by a Board of Health member or its agent constitutes an order of the Board of Health.Failure to correct violations cited in this report may result in suspension or revocation of the food establishment permit and cessation of food establishment operations.If you are subject to a notice of suspension,revocation,or non-renewal pursuant to 105 CMR 590.000 you may request a hearing before the board of health in accordance with 105 CMR 590.015(B). Inspector Signature: Person In Charge Signature: Signature Date:8/6/2026 Page:1 of 6 Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 8/6/2026 GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES AND MASSACHUSETTS ONLY SECTIONS IN=in compliance OUT=out of compliance N/A=not applicable N/O=not observed COS=corrected on-site during inspection R=repeat violation COMPLIANCE STATUS MARKING COS R COMPLIANCE STATUS MARKING COS R SAFE FOOD AND WATER PHYSICAL FACILITIES 30 Pasteurized eggs used where required NIA 50 Hot&cold water available;adequate pressure 31 Water&ice from approved source 51 Plumbing installed;proper backflow devices 32 Variance obtained for specialized processing NIA 52 Sewage&waste water properly disposed methods FOOD TEMPERATURE CONTROLS 53 Toilet features:properly constructed,supplied,& cleaned 33 Proper cooling methods used;adequate IN 54 Garbage&refuse properly disposed;facilities equipment for temperature control I maintained 34 Plant food properly cooked for hot holding N10 55 Physical facilities installed,maintained,&clean OUT 35 Approved thawing methods used N10 56 Adequate ventilation&lighting;designated areas used 36 Thermometers provided&accurate ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN 105 CMR 590.011 FOOD IDENTIFICATION M1 Anti-choking procedures in food service IN establishment :tj 1 37 Food properly labeled;original container M2 Food allergy awareness IN PREVENTION OF FOOD CONTAMNATION REVIEW OF RETAIL OPERATIONS LISTED IN 105 CMR 590010 38 Insects,rodents,&animals not present M3 Caterer 39 Contamination prevented during food preparation, M4 Mobile Food Operation storage and display 40 Personal cleanliness M5 Temporary Food Establishment 41 Wiping cloths:properly used&stored M6 Public Market;Farmers Market 42 Washing fruits&vegetables M7 Residential Kitchen;Bed-and-Breakfast Operation PROPER USE OF UTENSILS M8 Residential Kitchen:Cottage Food Operation 431 In-use utensils properly stored M9 School Kitchen;USDA Nutrition Program 44 Utensils,equipment&linens:properly stored, M10 Leased Commercial Kitchen dried,&handled 45 Single-use/single-service articles:properly stored M11 Innovative Operation &used 46 Gloves used properly LOCAL REQUIREMENTS UTENSILS,EQUIPMENT AND VENDING L1 Local law or regulation 47 Food&non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed,constructed&used 48 Warewashing facilities:installed,maintained,& used;test strips 49 Non-food contact surfaces clean Inspector Signature: Person In Charge Signature: Signature Date:8/6/2026 Page:2 of 6 Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 8/6/2026 Item: 10.Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible Applicable Code: 6-301.12 Additional Details: Corrected On-Site Inspection Record: Code Title:Hand Drying Provision(PF) Priority Foundation Items to be corrected immediately. Observation Notes: Observed the handwashing sink,located adjacent to the ice cream chest cooler,that was not stocked with paper towels at time of inspection.PIC to ensure all handwashing sinks are provided with drying provisions. Corrective Action:PIC instructed an employee to replace the paper towels in the dispenser Image: WIN l/ ja I J uuuiiVuuuuuuuuuuumiiiiiiiilI / / i j i r r Inspector Signature: Person In Charge Signature: Signature Date:8/6/2026 Page:3 of 6 Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 8/6/2026 Item: 55. Physical facilities installed,maintained,and clean Applicable Codes: 6-501.12 Inspection Record: Code Title:Cleaning,Frequency and Restrictions(C) Core Items to be corrected within 10 days of inspection. Observation Notes: Observed soil accumulations present on the floor of the walk-in freezer.PIC to ensure physical facilities are cleaned at a frequency needed to keep them clean and prevent the accumulation of soil/food debris build up. 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"IPwW j; '% �� e �£ *%,..I/;V rw �� rwM haw,wumC Mww,:wawrww nwly�wmune'rid,Mmvry / �a „!/;�If �:� I�� e�) ) � li /,;,i' 1/' ..,,, p£ r f f�lll'�i� ;;�i iC""�� '✓1�� , 'i� 1, /rrrr, 1 r V i rrriii Discussion Notes Record: Discussion Notes: Additional in compliance photos Discussion Note Images: Inspector Signature: Person In Charge Signature: Signature Date:8/6/2026 Page:5 of 6 Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 8/6/2026 how ' r o / / / l l / 0 / iir,� a111 ai� is �,,,, /. i f i i „% fii r ifyyl»yroay �o ayU➢ Closing Statement: Correct Priority Item and Priority Foundation Item violations immediately;Core Item violations within 10 days.Correct all violations in entirety and maintain.Considering nature and complexity of the corrective action needed,the Regulatory Authority may agree to,or specify a longer time frame for corrections.Train and supervise staff.Failure to correct all violations and maintain corrections may result in administrative action and or fines.The text in this report is an unofficial version of the state regulations.Official version of the state regulations may be found at www.mass.gov/dph/fpp or by contacting the State House Book Store. 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