El Pelon
Latest: PASS
October 17, 2025
Address
2193 COMMONWEALTH AV
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
40 inspections
14 failures
License
License #67394
Last inspected: October 17, 2025
Inspection History (40 most recent)
PASS
October 17, 2025
at 5:47 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or supplies for clean up of V&D events. Handout provided. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Raw steak thawing in container of still water in basement. Thaw p...
FAIL
October 10, 2025
at 6:17 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No procedures or supplies for clean up of V&D events. Handout provided. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Thawing (C): Raw steak thawing in container of still water in basement. Thaw p...
PASS
January 13, 2025
at 5:00 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Multiple containers of raw chicken stored on shelving above produce and pork Corrected on site Store products properly | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteris...
FAIL
January 6, 2025
at 5:22 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Multiple containers of raw chicken stored on shelving above produce and pork Corrected on site Store products properly | 590.004/4-101.11-C - Characteris...
PASS
June 7, 2024
at 4:00 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Products in the walkin refrigeration unit including cooked pork and cooked vegetables with temperatures above 41F The container of cooked pork with heavy condensation on the tight fitting lid and cooled fat on the...
FAIL
May 30, 2024
at 3:50 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Products in the walkin refrigeration unit including cooked pork and cooked vegetables with temperatures above 41F The container of cooked pork with heavy condensation on the tight fitting lid and cooled fat on the...
PASS
December 14, 2023
at 6:24 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Beef 130F Chicken 121F placed for hot holding. Unit 161F. Reheat properly befrore placing for hot holding. PIC removed food for immidiate reheating. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Tem...
FAIL
December 7, 2023
at 4:42 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-403.11-P - Reheating for Hot Holding (P): Beef 130F Chicken 121F placed for hot holding. Unit 161F. Reheat properly befrore placing for hot holding. PIC removed food for immidiate reheating. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Tem...
PASS
May 30, 2023
at 4:51 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Large bulk food containers in basement will need to have labels as discussed. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to review w...
FAIL
May 15, 2023
at 3:10 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Large bulk food containers in basement will need to have labels as discussed. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): PIC will need to review w...
PASS
November 3, 2022
at 2:58 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Box with take-out containers and some canned sodas placed on the floor at the lower level. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature C...
FAIL
October 27, 2022
at 4:01 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Box with take-out containers and some canned sodas placed on the floor at the lower level. Elevate properly. | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature C...
PASS
May 10, 2022
at 3:32 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper hot holding handsink usage and proper warewashing. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Two lar...
FAIL
May 3, 2022
at 2:52 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Retrain staff with regard to proper hot holding handsink usage and proper warewashing. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Two lar...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 26, 2021
at 3:01 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. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean drain on floor below the prep sink in the back kitchen area. Remove...
PASS
May 28, 2021
at 4:42 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 9, 2021
at 6:48 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): cutting boards o the cold units on the service line are scoured and stained. Resurface or replace the cutting boards. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): In the basement of...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 21, 2020
at 3:01 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): In the basement prep area keep all wiing cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): In the basement storage room/offi...
PASS
June 25, 2020
at 5:30 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): no paper towels at the hand sink on the service line. Provide paper towels. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Keepp all brooms and mops 6 inches off th...
FAIL
June 18, 2020
at 2:51 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-301.12-PF - Hand Drying Provision (Pf): no paper towels at the hand sink on the service line. Provide paper towels. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Keepp all brooms and mops 6 inches off th...
PASS
October 28, 2019
at 3:33 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed several 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 al...
FAIL
October 21, 2019
at 3:31 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Observed several 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 al...
PASS
February 28, 2019
at 7:23 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit Serving Line- Chicken 120F. PIC stated it has been there for 30 minutes and placed it for re-heating on the griddle. Maintain at 140F or above . Re-heat properly before placing for hot holding. | 08-3-3...
FAIL
February 21, 2019
at 4:14 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Hot Holding Unit Serving Line- Chicken 120F. PIC stated it has been there for 30 minutes and placed it for re-heating on the griddle. Maintain at 140F or above . Re-heat properly before placing for hot holding. | 08-3-3...
PASS
June 5, 2018
at 4:04 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several bulk food containers without proper labels. Provide. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knife stored soiled at the storage box. Clean and sanitize properly before storage. | 19-4-501.18-...
FAIL
May 29, 2018
at 4:38 PM
5 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several bulk food containers without proper labels. Provide. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Knife stored soiled at the storage box. Clean and sanitize properly before storage. | 19-4-501.18-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 1, 2017
at 2:54 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.when not in use. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Keep all brooms and dust pans 6 inches off the floor of the basement and kitchen area....
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 26, 2016
at 3:40 PM
3 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer for counter reach in | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer | 44-4-802/03.11 - Soiled Linen Storage: Cover dirty linen container.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 20, 2016
at 2:40 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Observed multiple tools stored on shelf next to supplies. Keep tools confined to a toolbox or remover ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 14, 2015
at 6:25 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The basement mopsink is not enclosed. Provide an enclosed mopsink to prevent contamination.
PASS
November 7, 2014
at 7:03 PM
2 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: The raw fish is stored adjacent to the produce on the top of the sandwich unit. Store raw items properly separated from ready to eat items. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maint...
FAIL
October 29, 2014
at 3:49 PM
2 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: The raw fish is stored adjacent to the produce on the top of the sandwich unit. Store raw items properly separated from ready to eat items. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maint...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 9, 2013
at 4:41 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash signs at handwash sink in kitchen area and all prep areas through-out | 33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: provide locking rims for both grease barrels | 36-6...
FAIL
November 25, 2013
at 5:02 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide handwash signs at handwash sink in kitchen area and all prep areas through-out | 33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: provide locking rims for both grease barrels | 36-6...
PASS
April 22, 2013
at 6:12 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Equipment thermometer inside of 2 door deli cooler not operating. Replace. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Wrong test kit being used at the 3 bay sink and sanitizing buckets. Provide proper Quatenary...
FAIL
April 12, 2013
at 4:13 PM
5 violations
17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Equipment thermometer inside of 2 door deli cooler not operating. Replace. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Wrong test kit being used at the 3 bay sink and sanitizing buckets. Provide proper Quatenary...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 31, 2012
at 6:14 PM
1 violation
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers at the front service line with non labels. Provide.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 18, 2011
at 3:45 PM
2 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Discontinue the storage of knives between the equipment and/or the equipment and the splash guard to the hand sink. The surfaces that the knife blade contacts are not routinely cleaned and sanitized. The knife...
PASS
March 19, 2010
at 6:24 PM
0 violations