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Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 5, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Brighton

Address
1958 BEACON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
45 inspections
19 failures
License
License #31888
Last inspected: November 5, 2025

Inspection History (45 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): The interior of the fryolater cabinets the floors underneath the fryolater cabinets and cookline and the interior of the double door o...
PASS June 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked pasta covered and stored at 65F. PIC divided into two pans and left uncovered to cool completely. Do not cover food until 41F. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw ...
FAIL June 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-501.15-PF - (A )Cooling Methods (Pf): Cooked pasta covered and stored at 65F. PIC divided into two pans and left uncovered to cool completely. Do not cover food until 41F. | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw ...
PASS July 17, 2024 at 6:28 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Numerous small black flies noted at both bars Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
FAIL June 30, 2024 at 2:16 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water at the cookline- Noted at reinspection | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Inte...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 24, 2024 at 3:37 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff Reviewed with PIC to implement cleaning schedule for the establishment | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Sto...
FAIL June 17, 2024 at 4:06 PM
9 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with staff Reviewed with PIC to implement cleaning schedule for the establishment | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Sto...
PASS June 22, 2023 at 4:24 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): As discussed please have any holes in the walls patch/repaired. Wire shelf in back room by walk ins will need some repair and have pest control monitor. 6-7-23 At this time found wall...
FAIL June 7, 2023 at 4:34 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): General cleaning of shelves on cooking line. Peeling tin foil will need to be removed. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): As discussed the cutting boards on the cooking line will need t...
FAIL May 31, 2023 at 3:09 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): General cleaning of shelves on cooking line. Peeling tin foil will need to be removed. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): As discussed the cutting boards on the cooking line will need t...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 2, 2023 at 2:08 PM
0 violations
PASS September 21, 2022 at 6:31 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Rear door with gaps under. Provide a sweep. Patio door with gaps .Repair to fill.
FAIL September 14, 2022 at 6:24 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Rear door with gaps under. Provide a sweep. Patio door with gaps .Repair to fill.
PASS May 10, 2022 at 4:22 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood Vent stickers expired. Provide current ones.
FAIL April 19, 2022 at 3:09 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards heavily scored and soiled. Resurface and clean properly or repair. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Can opener with...
FAIL April 11, 2022 at 3:42 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards heavily scored and soiled. Resurface and clean properly or repair. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Can opener with...
PASS April 13, 2021 at 6:26 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): 1) Hood Vents with heavy grease build up clean to remove 2) Flat top grill sitting on top of 2 door cold unit not under a hood ensure grill under hood or remove
FAIL March 30, 2021 at 4:46 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): 1) Hood Vents with heavy grease build up clean to remove 2) Flat top grill sitting on top of 2 door cold unit not under a hood ensure grill under hood or remove
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 20, 2020 at 7:18 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Nea rthe dish machine/3 bay sink area rewrap p...
PASS August 19, 2020 at 3:18 PM
0 violations
PASS October 16, 2019 at 3:18 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Some of wiping cloths stored soiled on counters at cooking line. Store proeprly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): Some bulk food containers without proper labelin...
FAIL October 8, 2019 at 7:02 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Some of wiping cloths stored soiled on counters at cooking line. Store proeprly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): Some bulk food containers without proper labelin...
PASS October 22, 2018 at 3:53 PM
6 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low Temp Dish Machine at the lower level bar not registering any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair to maintain 50-100ppm. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping clothes stored soiled on the...
FAIL October 15, 2018 at 4:00 PM
6 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Low Temp Dish Machine at the lower level bar not registering any chlorine sanitizer level. Repair to maintain 50-100ppm. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Wiping clothes stored soiled on the...
PASS November 30, 2017 at 4:07 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide containers for all opened bulk foods located in the prep kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buildup from door to walk in freezer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clea...
FAIL November 16, 2017 at 5:06 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Provide containers for all opened bulk foods located in the prep kitchen. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buildup from door to walk in freezer. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clea...
PASS October 14, 2016 at 3:39 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn scoured and stained cutting boards ont he cold units on the hot line. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide covering for the exposed insulation on pipes near the back door. | ...
FAIL September 28, 2016 at 3:22 PM
7 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: replace worn scoured and stained cutting boards ont he cold units on the hot line. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide covering for the exposed insulation on pipes near the back door. | ...
PASS December 1, 2015 at 5:16 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The top of the refrigerator is not holding temperature; chicken 50F mayo 60F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
FAIL November 20, 2015 at 6:51 PM
1 violation
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The top of the refrigerator is not holding temperature; chicken 50F mayo 60F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below.
PASS May 15, 2014 at 4:33 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floors of cooking area with heavy grease clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood and vents with grease build up clean to remove
FAIL May 14, 2014 at 12:32 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: floors of cooking area with heavy grease clean to remove | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: hood and vents with grease build up clean to remove
PASS April 28, 2014 at 6:57 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The first refrigerator in the kitchen is not working; sour cream 54F salsa 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: The handsink in the warewashing area is blocked ...
FAIL April 18, 2014 at 3:28 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The first refrigerator in the kitchen is not working; sour cream 54F salsa 53F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location Accessible: The handsink in the warewashing area is blocked ...
PASS January 28, 2014 at 5:33 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Ice wands and food products are stored on the ground. Store elevated. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees are preparing food in the back prep area with no handsink. Make sure that...
FAIL January 14, 2014 at 5:18 PM
7 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Ice wands and food products are stored on the ground. Store elevated. | 12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees are preparing food in the back prep area with no handsink. Make sure that...
PASS November 13, 2013 at 7:45 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of all soda guns at 1st floor bar area clean interior of ice machine clean can opener's blade | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean bottom shelf under grill ...
FAIL October 29, 2013 at 4:37 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of all soda guns at 1st floor bar area clean interior of ice machine clean can opener's blade | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean bottom shelf under grill ...
PASS May 24, 2013 at 3:12 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken observed being stored directly above ready to eat cooked chicken. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw chicken. | 08-3-305-307...
FAIL May 17, 2013 at 4:59 PM
7 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw chicken observed being stored directly above ready to eat cooked chicken. Discontinue and store appropriately to ensure no cross contamination from raw chicken. | 08-3-305-307...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 3, 2012 at 3:16 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 13, 2011 at 6:56 PM
5 violations
12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: One of the kitchen staff was observed taking a slice of bacon from the cooking line and eating it in the hall. A second was observed eating adjacent to the cooking line. Non-cooking staff should remain ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 13, 2010 at 3:30 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean the interior of the ice chillers to remove all shards of glass located beneath the protective grate. | 24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: Provide an alternative means of stack...
PASS April 24, 2009 at 2:35 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department