Dash Cafe
Latest: PASS
August 19, 2025
Address
1 HENSHAW ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
38 inspections
15 failures
License
License #79181
Last inspected: August 19, 2025
Inspection History (38 most recent)
PASS
August 19, 2025
at 3:02 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Buildup of filth and soils under cookline equipment on stairs leading to basement on floors in basement prep area on floors in walkin cooler. Clean to remove. Some progress made. Cleaning ongoi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 1, 2025
at 3:06 PM
4 violations
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Buildup of filth and soils under cookline equipment on s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 25, 2025
at 5:36 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P...
FAIL
July 17, 2025
at 3:46 PM
9 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. | 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF - (A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.11-P...
PASS
July 16, 2024
at 3:21 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
FAIL
July 8, 2024
at 2:36 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): PIC could not explain proper illness policy and exclusionary symptoms and conditions. Educated and provided handouts. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food work...
FAIL
June 27, 2024
at 2:43 PM
15 violations
590.002/2-102.11-PF - (C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf): PIC could not explain proper illness policy and exclusionary symptoms and conditions. Educated and provided handouts. | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food work...
PASS
January 31, 2023
at 4:34 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-201.16-C - Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C): Water at warewashing area next to storage shelves for equipment peeling and contaminating the equipment. Resurface and repaint. | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation System...
FAIL
January 17, 2023
at 6:05 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed in use wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed muf...
FAIL
January 9, 2023
at 4:44 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed in use wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed muf...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 16, 2022
at 2:50 PM
26 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed food handlers not washing hands unless told to prior to donning on clean glove | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handler not wearing hair restraints | 590.002/2-501.11-PF...
FAIL
August 1, 2022
at 4:32 PM
26 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed food handlers not washing hands unless told to prior to donning on clean glove | 590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food handler not wearing hair restraints | 590.002/2-501.11-PF...
PASS
March 9, 2022
at 3:17 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Basement floor constructed of worn and exposed concrete surfaces with built up soils. Clean & Seal. Walkin floor in poor condition and appears rusty. Clean and resurface.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 2, 2022
at 3:56 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Basement floor constructed of worn and exposed concrete surfaces with built up soils. Clean & Seal. Walkin floor in poor condition and appears rusty. Clean and resurface.
FAIL
November 29, 2021
at 6:50 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food employees found without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003...
FAIL
November 22, 2021
at 5:41 PM
13 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Food employees found without hair restraints. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 8, 2021
at 8:10 PM
1 violation
L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) Post the current permit in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 9, 2020
at 6:49 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Handsink fixture observed loose.Repair | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Ceiling vent above counter coffee station observed soiled.Clean to remove soils. ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 14, 2019
at 6:11 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Provide hair restraints for employees. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean stainless steel wall behind cook line charbroiler to remove soils. | 590.006/6...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 12, 2019
at 3:47 PM
2 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Handsink fixture is loose.Repair
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 15, 2018
at 4:18 PM
3 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Coffee grinder observed soiled with coffee grounds.Clean to remove soils. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Remove Excess empty bo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 1, 2018
at 3:24 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw chicken observed thawing on a rack uncovered under the cook line Vulcan oven.Discontinue Reviewed proper thawing methods with PIC Thaw under refrigeration or under cool running water. | 15-4-202.16 - N...
FAIL
April 11, 2018
at 3:15 PM
4 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Raw chicken observed thawing on a rack uncovered under the cook line Vulcan oven.Discontinue Reviewed proper thawing methods with PIC Thaw under refrigeration or under cool running water. | 15-4-202.16 - N...
PASS
October 30, 2017
at 6:02 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove all non ice related material from storage on top of the ice machine in the kitchen. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide covers for all drinks in the kitche...
FAIL
October 16, 2017
at 3:09 PM
9 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Remove all non ice related material from storage on top of the ice machine in the kitchen. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Provide covers for all drinks in the kitche...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 20, 2016
at 2:52 PM
1 violation
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Employees are working without hair restraints. Employees in food preparation areas should be wearing hair restraints.
PASS
August 25, 2015
at 2:56 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator in the front is running warm grilled onions 55F beans 53F tomatoes 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The items stored on ice on the counter are not cold enough black beans 60F. Pr...
FAIL
August 18, 2015
at 6:24 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator in the front is running warm grilled onions 55F beans 53F tomatoes 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The items stored on ice on the counter are not cold enough black beans 60F. Pr...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 22, 2015
at 4:28 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the vent cleaned by a licensed company (cleaning is scheduled for next Sunday) | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: There is excess furnitur...
FAIL
January 5, 2015
at 4:00 PM
2 violations
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The hood vent is due for a cleaning. Have the vent cleaned by a licensed company (cleaning is scheduled for next Sunday) | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: There is excess furnitur...
PASS
February 4, 2014
at 6:37 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The items stored on ice are not being maintained below 41F; tofu is 54F salsa is 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored...
FAIL
January 21, 2014
at 7:11 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The items stored on ice are not being maintained below 41F; tofu is 54F salsa is 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
January 24, 2013
at 6:54 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice in metal bin holding at 60F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked rice in metal ...
FAIL
January 16, 2013
at 6:41 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked rice in metal bin holding at 60F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods are being maintained at below 41F. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked rice in metal ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
April 27, 2012
at 2:23 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide correct test kit for qautinary ammonium sanitizer. | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide consumer advisory and disclosure for menu. Provide Food Allergy verbage on menu and menu board.
FAIL
April 26, 2012
at 2:30 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide correct test kit for qautinary ammonium sanitizer. | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: Provide consumer advisory and disclosure for menu. Provide Food Allergy verbage on menu and menu board.