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Athan's European Bakery

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 7, 2023

🍽️ Cuisine: Bakery

📍 Neighborhood: Brighton

🚇 Nearest Transit: Reservoir (Green Line)

Address
407 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
80 inspections
38 failures
License
License #24028
Last inspected: November 7, 2023

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 7, 2023 at 3:44 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers with no labeling- Provide | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Areas of floor in ba...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 15, 2023 at 6:17 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers with no labeling
PASS March 21, 2023 at 5:08 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temperature dish machine is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer- Tested at 0ppm Use 3 bay sink for washing/sanitizing of equipment unti...
FAIL March 14, 2023 at 6:43 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temperature dish machine is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer- Tested at 0ppm Use 3 bay sink for washing/sanitizing of equipment unti...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 16, 2022 at 4:05 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temperature dishwasher is not dispensing chlorine sanitizer at the time of the rinse cycle- Make proper repairs | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairi...
FAIL December 5, 2022 at 5:19 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temperature dishwasher is not dispensing chlorine sanitizer at the time of the rinse cycle- Make proper repairs | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairi...
PASS August 30, 2022 at 4:58 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): At the time of the inspection the in use low temperature dishwasher had a reading of 10ppm chlorine- Ensure s...
FAIL August 23, 2022 at 1:50 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P): At the time of the inspection the in use low temperature dishwasher had a reading of 10ppm chlorine- Ensure s...
PASS April 12, 2022 at 5:23 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy frost buildup on ceiling of walkin freezer- Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Fly paper used in chocolate production area and rat traps throughout- Provide upd...
FAIL March 29, 2022 at 2:50 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Heavy frost buildup on ceiling of walkin freezer- Clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Fly paper used in chocolate production area and rat traps throughout- Provide upd...
PASS February 17, 2022 at 7:40 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Floor in warewashing area with cracks and exposed concrete. Seal.
FAIL December 15, 2021 at 3:03 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Cake decorations and garnished made out metal and inedible. PIC voluntarily discarded. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking...
FAIL December 7, 2021 at 4:37 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Cake decorations and garnished made out metal and inedible. PIC voluntarily discarded. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking...
PASS August 25, 2021 at 3:55 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all dry food storage bins. | 590.003/3-502.11-PF - Variance Requirement (Pf): Establishment fermenting yogurt. Discontinue. Product removed from service. C...
FAIL August 17, 2021 at 3:46 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Label all dry food storage bins. | 590.003/3-502.11-PF - Variance Requirement (Pf): Establishment fermenting yogurt. Discontinue. Product removed from service. C...
PASS April 14, 2021 at 3:14 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several foods and bakery toppings not date marked in walkin cooler. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean floors in walki...
FAIL April 6, 2021 at 3:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Several foods and bakery toppings not date marked in walkin cooler. Provide. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean floors in walki...
PASS November 12, 2020 at 4:22 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-201.11-P - (D) and (F) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees Responsibility of the PIC to Exclude or Restrict (P): Owner did not report illness to ISD health department as is required. Requirements ...
FAIL November 3, 2020 at 3:25 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-201.11-P - (D) and (F) Responsibility of Permit Holder Person in Charge and Conditional Employees Responsibility of the PIC to Exclude or Restrict (P): Owner did not report illness to ISD health department as is required. Requirements ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 16, 2020 at 3:53 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Worn floor covering in warewashing area. Missing floor tiles in bakery area. Repair/replace.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 6, 2020 at 7:37 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food containers not labeled - Bakery | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Tongs stored on oven door handle - Cooking line | 590.003/3...
FAIL December 13, 2019 at 5:49 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food containers not labeled - Bakery | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Tongs stored on oven door handle - Cooking line | 590.003/3...
PASS September 6, 2019 at 7:15 PM
13 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep | 590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf): Cracked/broken food storage containers - Kitchen/prep...
FAIL August 23, 2019 at 4:25 PM
13 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep | 590.004/4-202.11-PF - Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf): Cracked/broken food storage containers - Kitchen/prep...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 30, 2019 at 12:46 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage areas | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken on salad unit 71 F PIC stated that the chicken was place on unit without proper cooling | 03-3-501.14 ...
FAIL May 15, 2019 at 3:28 PM
17 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled - Kitchen/prep/storage areas | 03-3-501.14 - Cooling: Chicken on salad unit 71 F PIC stated that the chicken was place on unit without proper cooling | 03-3-501.14 ...
PASS March 25, 2019 at 12:38 PM
3 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Pipe under 3 bay sink leaking - Ware washing | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Missing broken and cracked floor tiles - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/wait station Water on floor in basment fr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 11, 2019 at 7:16 PM
5 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Pipe under 3 bay sink leaking - Ware washing | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Missing broken and cracked floor tiles - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/wait station Water on floor in basment fr...
FAIL December 28, 2018 at 2:19 PM
18 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged foods for customer self-service not labeled - Serving/Counter area | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs stored with foods that are ready to eat or cook...
FAIL December 13, 2018 at 4:12 PM
18 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged foods for customer self-service not labeled - Serving/Counter area | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs stored with foods that are ready to eat or cook...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 24, 2018 at 12:13 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled throughout kitchen/prep/storage areas | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigeration unit 48 F Cheese 52 F Feta Cheese 48 F | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing...
FAIL September 13, 2018 at 1:51 PM
19 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled throughout kitchen/prep/storage areas | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Refrigeration unit 48 F Cheese 52 F Feta Cheese 48 F | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 10, 2018 at 12:18 PM
2 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Final rinse on high temp dish machine 160 F - New dish machine on order. All ware washing is performed in 3 bay sink with approved sanitizer | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Bui...
FAIL May 29, 2018 at 4:24 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: No splash guard between hand sink and food prep areas - Serving line and bakery | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Final rinse on high temp dish machine 160 F - New dish machine on order. All ware...
FAIL May 15, 2018 at 1:03 PM
19 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine - Wait station Open foods stored in card board boxes - Properly stored in food grade covered containers Storing food products in food containers used for other purposes and that...
FAIL April 30, 2018 at 3:31 PM
19 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Items stored on top of ice machine - Wait station Open foods stored in card board boxes - Properly stored in food grade covered containers Storing food products in food containers used for other purposes and that...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 19, 2017 at 3:55 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Cutting boards on the cold unit in the kitchen are stained and scoured. Resurface or replace cutting board. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution...
PASS August 18, 2017 at 6:10 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of the dish machine diah tables and all attachments in the dish wasing area. Also clean exterior of all prep tables and surfaces near the dishrom. Clean tops to the bulk food containe...
FAIL August 1, 2017 at 4:33 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of the dish machine diah tables and all attachments in the dish wasing area. Also clean exterior of all prep tables and surfaces near the dishrom. Clean tops to the bulk food containe...
PASS May 26, 2017 at 5:31 PM
1 violation
42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all unecessary items stored in the basement. Remove all items that have n o relevance to the operation of this bakery.
FAIL April 10, 2017 at 4:10 PM
7 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Co...
FAIL March 27, 2017 at 6:00 PM
6 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometers for all refrigerators without one. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Co...
PASS December 14, 2016 at 3:30 PM
7 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior and exterior of 3 door reach in used to store flour. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed...
FAIL November 30, 2016 at 3:33 PM
7 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior and exterior of 3 door reach in used to store flour. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed...
PASS September 6, 2016 at 2:57 PM
8 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: In the back kitchen clean exterior of the one door freezer not in use. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: In the front kitchen repair leaking hand sink. Provide plumbing for sink next to d...
FAIL August 23, 2016 at 3:33 PM
8 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: In the back kitchen clean exterior of the one door freezer not in use. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: In the front kitchen repair leaking hand sink. Provide plumbing for sink next to d...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS April 4, 2016 at 1:01 PM
7 violations
12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed ware washing staff person coughing without covering mouth. When addressed cover mouth she covered with hand and resumed duties without washing hands. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 22, 2016 at 1:06 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 12-3--301.11 - Prevention of Contamination from Hands: Observed ware washing staff person coughing without covering mouth. When addressed cover mouth she covered ...
FAIL March 8, 2016 at 1:27 PM
9 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Chipped paint on 3 mixer stands | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No thermometer in salad/sandwich unit - Coo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 11, 2015 at 4:37 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The gauge on the dishwasher rinse is reaching over 220F. Provide proper wash and rinse temperatures so it can be verified that items are getting cleaned and sanitized. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Su...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department