BRIGHTON CAFE
Latest: PASS
September 8, 2025
Address
1597 COMMONWEALTH AV
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
48 inspections
18 failures
License
License #22658
Last inspected: September 8, 2025
Inspection History (48 most recent)
PASS
September 8, 2025
at 6:16 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 29, 2025
at 2:25 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoops stored in ice bin. Store scoops in seoarate container next to ice bin to prevent contamination from hands. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked eggs inre...
FAIL
May 22, 2025
at 2:33 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoops stored in ice bin. Store scoops in seoarate container next to ice bin to prevent contamination from hands. | 590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked eggs inre...
PASS
July 5, 2024
at 2:39 PM
3 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed an employee handling raw tomato and lettuce with a bare and for use in a sandwich that was being prepared. The product was voluntarily discarded the employee washed his han...
FAIL
June 28, 2024
at 3:30 PM
3 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P - Preventing Contamination from Hands (P): Observed an employee handling raw tomato and lettuce with a bare and for use in a sandwich that was being prepared. The product was voluntarily discarded the employee washed his han...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 19, 2024
at 3:30 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): In use utensils stored in stagnant water at the drink station- Reviewed and corrected
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 17, 2023
at 4:46 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored wet on counter at cooking line sandwich unit. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Se...
PASS
June 12, 2023
at 3:52 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed bag of sugar stored on the floor. Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf...
FAIL
June 5, 2023
at 3:53 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed bag of sugar stored on the floor. Elevate properly. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf...
PASS
November 3, 2022
at 5:22 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth at prep area stored wet on a counter. Store properly in sani...
FAIL
October 27, 2022
at 3:12 PM
5 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate expired. Provide a current one. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloth at prep area stored wet on a counter. Store properly in sani...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 24, 2022
at 7:19 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store in sanitizer solution.
PASS
October 28, 2021
at 5:28 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove heavy ice...
FAIL
October 21, 2021
at 4:05 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): remove all non ice related materials from storage on top of the ice machine. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove heavy ice...
PASS
June 16, 2021
at 6:20 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit clean up kit and provide instructions for usage. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution...
FAIL
June 9, 2021
at 3:13 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): Provide a vomit clean up kit and provide instructions for usage. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 12, 2021
at 8:09 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | L1 - : 8.304.14- (A)- Post the 2021 Health Permit in a conspicious Place.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 23, 2020
at 5:03 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): In the basement. clean the floor reas around the white fre...
PASS
July 1, 2020
at 5:51 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 13, 2019
at 3:47 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several boxes with food and beverages products stored on the floor. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food ...
FAIL
December 6, 2019
at 5:24 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Several boxes with food and beverages products stored on the floor. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food ...
PASS
March 28, 2019
at 6:06 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Small plastic cups used to dispense items at sandwich refrigerating unit. Use handled utensils only. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High Temp Dish Machine leaking from the bottom plastic con...
FAIL
March 21, 2019
at 3:20 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Small plastic cups used to dispense items at sandwich refrigerating unit. Use handled utensils only. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: High Temp Dish Machine leaking from the bottom plastic con...
PASS
April 2, 2018
at 5:46 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food items without proper labels. Provide. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice cream scoop stored in stagnant water at room temperature. Discontinue. Store properly under running water a...
FAIL
March 26, 2018
at 3:30 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food items without proper labels. Provide. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Ice cream scoop stored in stagnant water at room temperature. Discontinue. Store properly under running water a...
PASS
November 1, 2017
at 2:47 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from the white freezer in the basement. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair wash gauge to the high temp dish machine in the kitchen. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surface...
FAIL
October 18, 2017
at 3:59 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from the white freezer in the basement. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: repair wash gauge to the high temp dish machine in the kitchen. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surface...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 12, 2016
at 6:08 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair door to white coffin style freezer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of covection oven. Clean drain compartment to fryers. Remove grease buildup.
PASS
September 28, 2015
at 5:01 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: They added a mopsink in the kitchen but it is not enclosed. Provide an enclosed mopsink to prevent contamination.
FAIL
August 27, 2015
at 3:14 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator is not cold enough ham 50F cheese 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: They added a mopsink in the kitchen but it is not enclosed. Provide a...
FAIL
August 12, 2015
at 3:30 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator is not cold enough ham 50F cheese 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The hood vent sticker says there are defficiencies. ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 20, 2014
at 6:30 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: There is no ingredient information available for the products made at the other location. Provide ingredient information. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items on the top of the sandwich unit are stored ...
FAIL
October 9, 2014
at 3:13 PM
5 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: There is no ingredient information available for the products made at the other location. Provide ingredient information. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Items on the top of the sandwich unit are stored ...
PASS
October 24, 2013
at 1:58 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: at inspection found cooked sauages held at " room " temp -tested to 70-72 degrees F - mgr disposed ( voluntary ) MUST be held at 41F.degrees or less OR 140.F + | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation...
FAIL
October 16, 2013
at 2:31 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: at inspection found cooked sauages held at " room " temp -tested to 70-72 degrees F - mgr disposed ( voluntary ) MUST be held at 41F.degrees or less OR 140.F + | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 15, 2013
at 2:30 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean bottom shelf of prep table -- | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor in kitchen - under stove line
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 5, 2012
at 4:20 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of Blodgett oven with heavy carbon build up. Clean to remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 3, 2012
at 2:52 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card board being used to cover top of Blodgett oven. Dicontinue and ensure all surfaces are maintained cleanable durable and smooth. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No equipment thermometer in...
FAIL
April 25, 2012
at 4:55 PM
6 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card board being used to cover top of Blodgett oven. Dicontinue and unser all surfaces are maintained cleanable durable and smooth. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No equioment thermometer in ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 24, 2011
at 1:10 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: CLEAN the folds of the of the door gaskets of the low reach-ins to remove build-up fo food soil-- | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: KITCHEN -replace stained ceiling tile--
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 27, 2010
at 5:33 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: A deep pan containing several raw chicken breasts was observed above a bucket of chopped potatoes. The raw chicken and eggs should be stored on the lowest level of the refrigerator. The PIC explained the storag...
PASS
February 19, 2009
at 5:11 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: remove all un-used sinks and toilets through-out basement area must cap all pipes through-out basement area | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between aii eq...
FAIL
February 5, 2009
at 5:11 PM
4 violations
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: remove all un-used sinks and toilets through-out basement area must cap all pipes through-out basement area | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between aii eq...
PASS
November 19, 2008
at 6:54 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Flip top sandwich unit is not working properly Sausage is 53 F Cheese is 52F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Croissants are stored in cardboard boxes. Store food ...
FAIL
November 10, 2008
at 3:17 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Flip top sandwich unit is not working properly Sausage is 53 F Cheese is 52F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Croissants are stored in cardboard boxes. Store food ...
PASS
November 28, 2007
at 4:42 AM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Burgers at 45f ; ensure proper cold holding of 41f or below. Manager to discard burgers. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door flip into Running at 45f Repair to Run at 41f or below...
FAIL
November 20, 2007
at 3:11 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Burgers at 45f ; ensure proper cold holding of 41f or below. Manager to discard burgers. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: 2 door flip into Running at 45f Repair to Run at 41f or below...