Restaurant inspections conducted Jan. 5 to10

TORRINGTON — The Torrington Area Health District completed the following food establishment health inspections from Jan. 5 through Jan. 10.

Most businesses passed, with the lowest score being 89. However, Peter’s Boathouse in Lakeville failed.

Businesses must earn at least an 80 to pass; however, if inspectors note a four-point demerit at the time of inspection the business will automatically fail.

Subway, 227 High St., Torrington, 92, pass

P. Sam’s/Chatterly’s Catering, 1301 Torringford West St., Torrington, 89, pass

Dunkin’ Donuts, 211 High St., Torrington, 91, pass

The Kent LTD., 46 Maple St., Kent, 94, pass

Ministry of the High Watch, Inc., 62 Carter Road, Kent, 95, pass

Big Y World Class Market, 504 Winsted Road, Torrington,  92, pass

Venetian Restaurant, 52 East Main St., Torrington, 93, pass

Anthony’s Restaurant, 258 Main St., Torrington, 94, pass

Peter’s Boathouse, 349 Main St., Salisbury, 86, fail

The Woodland, 192 Sharon Road, Salisbury, 93, pass

Elaine’s Restaurant, 3568 Winsted Road, Torrington, 96, pass

Lamonica’s, 395 Migeon Ave, Torrington, 94, pass

Prime Time House, Inc., 810 Main St., Torrington, 94, pass

Chesty’s Tavern, Inc., 325 North Elm St., Torrington, PRE, pass

VFW Couch-Pipa Post 6851, 104 South Canaan Road, North Canaan, 95, pass

The Farmington Valley Health District also conducted inspections recently with the following restaurants receiving favorable results:

Blue Sky Foods, 431 Main St., New Hartford, fair

Foothills Delery, Main Street, New Hartford, good

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