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Farmer Horse Coffee
374 MASSACHUSETTS AV, BOSTON, MA 02115
Last inspected Sep 2, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Farmer Horse Coffee, spanning February 2021 to September 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 8 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Sep 2, 2026
✓8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Aug 26, 2026
✕8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Sep 9, 2025
✓15 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Sep 4, 2025
✕15 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Prohibitions (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 23, 2025
✓6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jun 16, 2025
✕6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (P)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Aug 30, 2024
✓4 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Aug 16, 2024
✕4 violations
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jun 27, 2024
✓10 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Jun 17, 2024
✕10 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Jan 26, 2023
✓7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Jan 17, 2023
✕7 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Aug 19, 2022
✓4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Aug 10, 2022
✕4 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 4, 2022
✓6 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Thawing (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 26, 2022
✕6 violations
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Thawing (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Dec 23, 2021
✓4 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Conditions of Use (P)
Dec 16, 2021
✕4 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Conditions of Use (P)
Jul 30, 2021
✓9 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Jul 23, 2021
✕9 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Feb 17, 2021
✓6 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Manual Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
Feb 16, 2021
–15 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (B) Cooling Methods (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Manual Warewashing Equipment Wash Solution Temperature (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Feb 12, 2021
✕13 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (B) Cooling Methods (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
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