PEACH FARM RESTAURANT in BOSTON, MA Failed Its Health Inspection on 08/12/25

BOSTON, MA - Health department officials identified compliance issues at PEACH FARM RESTAURANT in an inspection dated 08/12/2025.

The facility operates from 4 TYLER ST in Chinatown, an area known for its diverse dining options. Health inspections in this district help ensure consistent food safety standards.

The inspection identified 12 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The second violation involved pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P). The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.

The third violation involved equipment operation. Inspectors documented: In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C). Malfunctioning refrigeration equipment can allow foods to enter the danger zone.

The fourth violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The fifth violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Thawing (C). Regulatory standards exist to minimize health risks to consumers.

The sixth violation involved food temperatures. Inspectors documented: (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P). The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. The CDC reports that temperature abuse is a factor in many foodborne illness outbreaks.

The seventh violation concerned thermal management. Inspectors documented: (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P). The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in improperly stored food that are not destroyed by reheating.

The eighth violation involved thermal management. Inspectors documented: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf). The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.

The 9th violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The 10th violation concerned food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Outside Receptacles (C). Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.

The 11th violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Outer Openings Protected (C). Non-compliance with safety standards may create conditions that compromise food safety.

The 12th violation involved food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C). Health code violations require correction to maintain safe operating conditions.

The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.

This inspection data is provided by Boston Public Health Commission. The establishment had violations identified during the 08/12/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Boston Public Health Commission. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Massachusetts Food Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.