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Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 26, 2025
Address
362 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
55 inspections
27 failures
License
License #23116
Last inspected: August 26, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 26, 2025
at 4:08 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop store in ice bin and service counter. Store scoop outside of ice bin in clean container.
PASS
February 11, 2025
at 8:05 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired. Scheduled for today 2/10
FAIL
February 10, 2025
at 3:59 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Mouse droppings under shelving in both stock rooms. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition...
FAIL
February 3, 2025
at 3:43 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Mouse droppings under shelving in both stock rooms. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition...
PASS
August 12, 2024
at 3:05 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 15, 2024
at 2:22 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-301.14-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C): Double gas burner plumbed under vent for convection oven without fire suppression or grease exhaust. Refered to Fire Department. PIC stated new hood system to be installed. | 590.005/5-2...
FAIL
February 28, 2024
at 4:18 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Container of raw egg stored over ready to eat foods in cookline refrigerator. Old egg cartons used for degreasing cooked bacon. Discard egg cartons and d...
FAIL
February 21, 2024
at 3:45 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Container of raw egg stored over ready to eat foods in cookline refrigerator. Old egg cartons used for degreasing cooked bacon. Discard egg cartons and d...
PASS
October 5, 2023
at 4:50 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate for the PIC has expired- Provide documentation of an updated CFPM certificate or employee enrollment in an approved CFPM program | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-E...
FAIL
September 28, 2023
at 2:45 PM
4 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM certificate for the PIC has expired- Provide documentation of an updated CFPM certificate or employee enrollment in an approved CFPM program | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-E...
PASS
March 21, 2023
at 5:28 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired February 2023- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
FAIL
March 9, 2023
at 4:25 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temperature dishwasher is not pr...
FAIL
March 2, 2023
at 5:24 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue | 590.004/4-204.117-PF - Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf): Low temperature dishwasher is not pr...
PASS
November 1, 2022
at 4:12 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P):...
FAIL
October 25, 2022
at 3:50 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored between equipment- Discontinue | 590.004/4-501.114-P - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P):...
PASS
April 12, 2022
at 6:04 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored between equipment- Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Whole cooked potatoes in a plastic bin cooling for an undetermined amount of time at 89F PIC removed ...
FAIL
April 5, 2022
at 3:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored between equipment- Discontinue | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Whole cooked potatoes in a plastic bin cooling for an undetermined amount of time at 89F PIC removed ...
PASS
October 22, 2021
at 3:28 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Repair broken floor tiles near window in dining area. Clean and seal plaster wall near cookline with cleanable materials.
FAIL
September 17, 2021
at 5:59 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles in reach in cooler...
FAIL
September 10, 2021
at 1:57 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Squeeze bottles in reach in cooler...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 10, 2021
at 3:04 PM
12 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awareness certificate. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): P 7 Pf violations cited. CFPM must assume active managerial control. | ...
FAIL
March 2, 2021
at 3:09 PM
12 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen awareness certificate. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): P 7 Pf violations cited. CFPM must assume active managerial control. | ...
PASS
March 12, 2020
at 6:34 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/wait station areas | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Da...
FAIL
February 26, 2020
at 7:25 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution between uses - Kitchen/prep/ware washing/wait station areas | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Da...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 25, 2019
at 6:38 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Paper towels not stored in a dispenser | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures for responding to and clean of of vomiting and diarrheal incidents | ...
FAIL
September 17, 2019
at 3:00 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Paper towels not stored in a dispenser | 590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No written procedures for responding to and clean of of vomiting and diarrheal incidents | ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 26, 2018
at 9:45 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Exposed wood on shelving - Pantry | 16-4-301.12 - Three Compartment Sink: No drain board at 3 bay sink - Ware washing | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Built up soils on cooking equipment and...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 13, 2018
at 3:29 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Mops bucket stored in pantry near clean equipment Using food squeeze type bottles to stored dish soap in -Kitchen/prep/ware washing/serving line Items stored on top of ice machine - Serving area | 13-2-304/402.11...
FAIL
December 5, 2018
at 2:14 PM
12 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Mops bucket stored in pantry near clean equipment Using food squeeze type bottles to stored dish soap in -Kitchen/prep/ware washing/serving line Items stored on top of ice machine - Serving area | 13-2-304/402.11...
PASS
November 8, 2017
at 3:56 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from white freezers in the storage area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Clo...
FAIL
October 25, 2017
at 7:03 PM
8 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from white freezers in the storage area. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Clo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 8, 2016
at 4:00 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw scrambled egg mix......67 F. Provide cold holding temperature of 41 F or bnelow. Product was discarded. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open bulk bag of sugar on floor of dry goods storage room. Keep all bul...
FAIL
October 25, 2016
at 3:17 PM
10 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw scrambled egg mix......67 F. Provide cold holding temperature of 41 F or bnelow. Product was discarded. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open bulk bag of sugar on floor of dry goods storage room. Keep all bul...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 28, 2015
at 4:33 PM
3 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: There is no prep sink to wash fruits and vegetables and they only have a two compartment sink. Provide a prep sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The wallis unfinished wh...
FAIL
August 27, 2015
at 2:30 PM
3 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: There is no prep sink to wash fruits and vegetables and they only have a two compartment sink. Provide a prep sink. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The hood vent shows defi...
FAIL
August 6, 2015
at 6:23 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: There is no prep sink to wash fruits and vegetables and they only have a two compartment sink. Provide a prep sink. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are uncovered muffins in the freezer and...
FAIL
July 30, 2015
at 6:22 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: There is no prep sink to wash fruits and vegetables and they only have a two compartment sink. Provide a prep sink. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are uncovered muffins in the freezer and...
PASS
November 13, 2014
at 4:21 PM
4 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The sanitizer reading at the low temperature dishwasher was less than 50 ppm chlorine. Provide proper sanitizer levels to be sure that equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized. (instructions left for ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 7, 2014
at 4:40 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: There are cooked potatoes cooling at room temperature 82F and there was no change after fifteen minutes. Provide proper cooling of 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. (items discar...
FAIL
October 30, 2014
at 2:59 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: There are cooked potatoes cooling at room temperature 82F and there was no change after fifteen minutes. Provide proper cooling of 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. (items discar...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 25, 2013
at 2:01 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: COUNTER- at handsink - clean the soap dispenser of built- up soil - | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: RESTROOM - replace stained / broken ceiling tile-
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 27, 2013
at 1:41 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Box of onions being stored on ground of main kitchen area. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Evidence of a hose being drained into what ...
FAIL
March 20, 2013
at 2:38 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Box of onions being stored on ground of main kitchen area. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Evidence of a hose being drained into what ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
November 9, 2012
at 3:12 PM
1 violation
M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: Provide at least one full time employee whos has enrolled in some form of Food Saftey Class for the re-inspection.
FAIL
November 2, 2012
at 2:16 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: KITCHEN inside the 2 door stainless refrige-REMOVE cardboard from shelves - cardboard can not be cleaned properly & does not allow for proper air flow & may be contaminated with " germs &quo...
FAIL
October 30, 2012
at 1:30 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: KITCHEN inside the 2 door stainless refrige-REMOVE cardboard from shelves - cardboard can not be cleaned properly & does not allow for proper air flow & may be contaminated with " germs &quo...
PASS
May 21, 2012
at 6:15 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card board being used to line small 2 door deli cooler at front service station. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces are maintained cleanable durable and smooth. Small freezer in basement in complete dis-re...
FAIL
April 24, 2012
at 5:19 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Card board being used to line small 2 door deli cooler at front service station. Discontinue and ensure all surfaces are maintained cleanable durable and smooth. Small freezer in basement in complete dis-re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 5, 2011
at 5:31 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The wall between the kitchen hand sink and the three-basin sink is becoming worn. The wall surface should be repaired (smooth durable non-absorbent and easily cleanable). The wall to th...