Friday, May 24, 2013
Here are some of the latest health inspections conducted by the Northborough health agent.
This feature on Northborough Patch lists the latest health inspections conducted by the town's Health Agent Jamie Terry. Inspections are conducted regularly, and are unannounced visits. It is important to note that Terry has often stressed that it is very rare for an establishment to always receive a perfect inspection score. Berberian Farms received a great inspection on May 8, with no critical violations. Terry noted, in particular, that the use of a new steel table on the premises was working well, and kept very clean. The Friday night fish and chips event at Chet's, otherwise known as "The Battered Fish," received no critical violations, as well. Employees wore gloves, the dish machine was at the proper strength, and the clam and fish …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Here are the latest health inspections conducted by Heath Agent Jamie Terry.
This feature on Northborough Patch lists the latest health inspections conducted by the town's Health Agent Jamie Terry. Inspections are conducted regularly, and are unannounced visits. It is important to note that Terry has often stressed that it is very rare for an establishment to always receive a perfect inspection score. Standing water sitting in an empty Vitamix machine, sauces and toppings not able to maintain temperature of 41 degrees F or below (however discarded after four hour period per procedure), and labels needed for a soft serve station led to Burger King earning three critical violations during its inspection on April 13. Terry noted that the fan guard was clean, the ice machine log was well maintained and the salad …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Here are your reports of health inspections conducted in March and April.
This feature on Northborough Patch lists the latest health inspections conducted by the town's Health Agent Jamie Terry. Inspections are conducted regularly, and are unannounced visits. It is important to note that Terry has often stressed that it is very rare for an establishment to always receive a perfect inspection score. Patch is able to obtain the inspection information only after it is shared with the Board of Health, after which we share the latest with our readers. A visit to Chet's Diner kicked off the month of March with a "good inspection" that included no violations. Chet's, which Terry visited on March 11, had an inspection that noted a clean ice machine, gloves and hats in use, a milk unit at the proper temperature and well-…
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Here are the latest inspections conducted by Health Agent Jamie Terry.
This feature on Northborough Patch lists the latest health inspections conducted by the town's Health Agent Jamie Terry. Inspections are conducted regularly, and are unannounced visits. It is important to note that Terry has often stressed that it is very rare for an establishment to always receive a perfect inspection score. The following is a list of the latest inspections, listed in chronological order (except where a follow-up inspection was warranted). Inspections on Jan. 28 included Honey Dip Donuts, which had one "critical" mark," which was that the hand sink did not have adequate hot water and that a plumber was needed to address this immediately. (The hand sink problem has since been corrected and reinspected). Tilz Diner received…
Thursday, December 27, 2012
The following is a collection of inspections conducted in town during November and December.
This feature on Northborough Patch lists the latest health inspections conducted by the town's Health Agent Jamie Terry. Inspections are conducted regularly, and are unannounced visits. It is important to note that Terry has often stressed that it is very rare for an establishment to always receive a perfect inspection score. The following list is one of a three-part series that we will run in successsion. Since inspections stretch back to mid-summer, and Patch is able to obtain the inspection information only after it is shared with the Board of Health, we have broken into segments so it is easier to read. The Coleman House got a great inspection on Nov. 27, with everything from fish to broccoli to chicken to potatoes stored at the right …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
The following is a collection of inspections conducted in Northborough during September and October.
This feature on Northborough Patch lists the latest health inspections conducted by the town's Health Agent Jamie Terry. Inspections are conducted regularly, and are unannounced visits. It is important to note that Terry has often stressed that it is very rare for an establishment to always receive a perfect inspection score. The following list is part two of a three-part series that we will run in chronological order. Since inspections stretch back to mid-summer, and Patch is able to obtain the inspection information only after it is shared with the Board of Health, we have broken into segments so it is easier to read. Starting off the inspections for September, Terry visited Monti's Pizza, which received one critical mark for an expired …
Friday, August 31, 2012
Back by popular demand, Northborough Patch presents a rundown of the most recent health inspections.
Health Agent Jamie Terry has stacks of health inspections that have been conducted recently in the town, from gyms to restaurants to convenience stores. As a regular feature and as a response to public demand, Northborough Patch presents a rundown of the most recent inspections. June saw pop-in inspections for Honey Dip Donuts, Skribbles, Helen's Variety, Nicky D's Donuts, Helen's Variety, Festive Breads, Tilz Restaurant, Corporate Chefs, the Senior Center, Dick's Sporting Goods, Mobil and Northboro House of Pizza. Honey Dip Donuts had two critical violations during an inspection on June 18, one concerning milk stored in the refrigerator underneath the coffee area at 46 degrees (it should be no higher than 41 degrees) and the hand washing …
Monday, July 16, 2012
You eat there. How often does the Health Department inspect restaurants in town?
In the wake of the closing of Great Wall Restaurant due to repeated health violations, many have asked "how often are restaurants typically inspected by the Health Department in Northborough." According to Health Agent Jamie Terry, legally she is required to perform at least two inspections per year at each food service establishment in town. She also categorizes the establishments by "low risk," "medium risk" and "high risk." "A low risk establishment sells only pre-packaged food and it is very limited in what is sold (i.e. bottled water, soda, gum)," said Terry. "A medium risk establishment is where most of the establishments fall. A high risk establishment is either defined by the population served (i.e. nursing home due to high risk …
Dan Breyfogle
8:24 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
Agree with Carla. This is great information. more ›