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Home My WebLink AboutBoston Hill Farm Stand - Reinspection - Inspection - 1370 TURNPIKE STREET 10/1/2026 Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 10/1/2026 Establishment Details Inspection Type: Inspector: Number of Risks Factors Boston Hill Farm Stand Re-inspection Garrett Greystone &Intervention Violations 1370 Turnpike Street Risk Category: Time In: (Items 1-29): North Andover, MA 3 10:10 AM p Telephone: Permit Number: Time Out: Number of Repeat Risk 978-681-8556 70835 10:23 AM Factors&Intervention Email: HACCP: Re-Inspection Date: Violations(Items 1-29): bostonhillfarm@gmail.com No p Owner: Type of Operation: Ben Farnum,Cheryl Farnum Food Service Person In Charge: Sarah Farnum 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 Proper disposition of returned,previously served, EMPLOYEE HEALTH 17 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 NIA 5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and IN 19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding IN diarrheal events GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES 20 Proper cooling time and temperature N10 6 Proper eating,tasting,drinking,or tobacco use IN 21 Proper hot holding temperature N10 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 IN 25 Consumer advisory provided for raw/ NIA 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 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:10/1/2026 Page:1 of 6 f f Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 10/1/2026 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 NIA 55 Physical facilities installed,maintained,&clean 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 NIA 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/OTHER REQUIREMENTS UTENSILS,EQUIPMENT AND VENDING L1 Local regulations/other 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:10/1/2026 Page:2 of 6 f f Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 10/1/2026 Verified: Yes Item: 10.Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible Applicable Code: 5-205.11 Inspection Record: Code Title:Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance(PF) Priority Foundation Items to be corrected immediately. 09-21-2026:Notes: Observed the handwashing sink,located across from the ice machine in the back storage room,that was blocked by multiple cases of items in front of the sink.PIC stated they had recently gotten an order in,reviewed with PIC that handwashing sinks are to be maintained accessible for employee use at all times. Observation Notes: Observed rear kitchen handwashing sinks that was maintained clear of items that would block access to the sink and accessible for employee use.PIC to continue to monitor to ensure compliance. Image: rn r t rr i r J IIII I IIII III IIIIIIIIII,VI I i iV�ii i ii,V I� �ia /""��"�� f ",�l B i lul II IIVV v vvvv ":,, I 0 ooiun � � , a r y y �r 11/ J, .......... arrr u / i r JJJJ /o rr ri WG »I s Al" Inspector Signature: Person In Charge Signature: Signature Date:10/1/2026 Page:3 of 6 f f Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 10/1/2026 Verified: Yes Item: 23. Proper date marking and disposition Applicable Code: 3-501.17 Inspection Record: Code Title:Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food,Date Marking(PF) Priority Foundation Items to be corrected immediately. 09-21-2026:Notes: Observed items,including a container of coleslaw and prepackaged chicken salads,that the PIC stated had been opened yesterday that did not have date marking present.PIC to ensure TCS items opened/prepared and held in establishment for 24 hours or more are equipped with date marking not to exceed 7 days from when the item was prepared/opened.Day 1 shall be the day the item was opened/prepared. Observation Notes: Observed all items stored in deli case with date marking that did not exceed 7 days from when the item was opened/prepared. Image: / m „ % V r I r a r, y uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu�uuuuuuu VVuVldoli /,/�� J r � II�41iiVll / f I Inspector Signature: Person In Charge Signature: Signature Date:10/1/2026 Page:4 of 6 f f Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 10/1/2026 Verified: Yes Item: 38. Insects,rodents,and animals not present Applicable Code: 6-501.111 Inspection Record: Code Title:Controlling Pests(C) Core Items to be corrected within 10 days of inspection. 09-21-2026:Notes: Observed multiple fruit flies/drain flies present in rear storage area adjacent to buckets of honey and in the mop closet area.PIC to ensure the premises is maintained free of insects,rodents,and other pest by Routinely inspecting premises of evidence of pests and eliminating harborage conditions. Observation Notes: Observed honey processing area and mop closet area maintained free of pest activity,PIC stated they had flushed the drains and have seen limited activity to no activity since.PIC to continue to monitor to ensure premises is maintained free of pest activity. Image: Y il {IIII i / rl i" '; f W, « /� i i u Inspector Signature: Person In Charge Signature: Signature Date:10/1/2026 Page:5 of 6 f f Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 ashapiro@northandoverma.gov 978-688-9500 Inspection Date: 10/1/2026 In Compliance Summary: In Compliance Temperatures: In-Compliance Images: Discussion Notes Record: 09-21-2026:Notes: Posted food permit had expired 3/1/2026,PIC to contact the North Andover Health Office and obtain their current food permit and post in a conspicuous place. PIC provided pronbe thermometer at time of inspection,stated they were not sure when the thermometer had last been calibrated. Reviewed and performed calibration of both Inspector's and PIC thermometers using ice point method. Observed multiple packages of deli meat stored in service line prep-top unit that had been stored vertically,tops of items held above fill line of container. Reviewed with PIC that items held above fill line will not maintain cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. PIC stated items had been in the unit for approximately 20 minutes and moved all deli meats to display cooler or in lower portion of prep-top unit. Discussion Notes: Observed all deli meats stored in service line prep-top unit that had been stored so the entirety of the product was below fill line of container. Discussion Note Images: w I rrf �r r 1 J° r j il1 yr i� y ( r' i6 N u 1° l r I `IF.I I, kW I II I rr n I'ile ll r Closing Statement: Violations marked"Verified"have been corrected.Violations not marked"Verified"remain uncorrected. Uncorrected violations are to be corrected immediately.Uncorrected violations may result in additional Re-inspections and fees,fines and or administrative action including possible suspension of permit.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. Inspector Signature: Person In Charge Signature: Signature Date:10/1/2026 I, Page:6 of 6 f f