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Esperia Grill & Rotisserie

Latest: PASS August 13, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: BBQ

📍 Neighborhood: Brighton

🚇 Nearest Transit: Reservoir (Green Line)

Address
344 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
47 inspections
18 failures
License
License #27845
Last inspected: August 13, 2025

Inspection History (47 most recent)

PASS August 13, 2025 at 6:37 PM
0 violations
PASS February 20, 2025 at 5:29 PM
0 violations
PASS August 20, 2024 at 6:05 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 15, 2024 at 7:40 PM
2 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): CFPM expired. PIC to provide proof of registration for renewed certification. | 590.006/6-501.112-C - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C): Dead mous...
PASS June 15, 2023 at 3:15 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood in back kitchen expired May 2023- Hood cleaning/inspection scheduled during inspection for 06/13/23
FAIL June 6, 2023 at 3:16 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood in back kitchen expired May 2023- Hood cleaning/inspection scheduled during inspection for 06/13/23
PASS February 24, 2023 at 5:43 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 2, 2022 at 4:01 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Products in refrigeration prepared the previous day with a temperature of 47F. Heavy condensation was noted on the covers. Reviewed process for proper cooling with staff. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/...
FAIL August 25, 2022 at 3:24 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Products in refrigeration prepared the previous day with a temperature of 47F. Heavy condensation was noted on the covers. Reviewed process for proper cooling with staff. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/...
PASS March 22, 2022 at 4:06 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees prepping at the time of the inspection unable to properly wash hands- Corrected | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Products stored directly on floor ...
FAIL March 7, 2022 at 2:14 PM
8 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Employees prepping at the time of the inspection unable to properly wash hands- Corrected | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Products stored directly on floor ...
FAIL August 27, 2021 at 3:07 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers not washing hands with the proper frequency. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.00...
FAIL August 20, 2021 at 5:04 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Food workers not washing hands with the proper frequency. Retrain staff. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.00...
PASS May 7, 2021 at 3:31 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Allergen awareness certificate expired. Provide current. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw kabobs stored ...
FAIL April 22, 2021 at 6:24 PM
7 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Allergen awareness certificate expired. Provide current. | 590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw kabobs stored ...
PASS November 12, 2020 at 4:42 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken stored in close proximity to RTE vegetables in display case. Store properly. COS. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C...
FAIL November 5, 2020 at 4:14 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw chicken stored in close proximity to RTE vegetables in display case. Store properly. COS. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 2, 2019 at 6:05 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Using hand dryers • FOOD EMPLOYEES may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a HANDWASHING SINK or the handle of a re...
FAIL September 24, 2019 at 4:24 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Using hand dryers • FOOD EMPLOYEES may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a HANDWASHING SINK or the handle of a re...
PASS December 27, 2018 at 12:39 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometer in walk in refrigeration unit. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner D...
FAIL December 14, 2018 at 7:04 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide working internal thermometer in walk in refrigeration unit. | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner D...
PASS November 20, 2017 at 4:11 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels for th ehand sink in the kitchen. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean hood filters to hood in kitchen area.Clean and remove debris built u...
FAIL November 6, 2017 at 4:53 PM
3 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide paper towels for th ehand sink in the kitchen. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean hood filters to hood in kitchen area.Clean and remove debris built u...
PASS September 19, 2016 at 5:04 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of the small rice and flour containers in the kitchen. Clean exterior of theHigh Temp dish machine. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor area behind the di...
FAIL September 12, 2016 at 4:34 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean exterior of the small rice and flour containers in the kitchen. Clean exterior of theHigh Temp dish machine. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor area behind the di...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 31, 2016 at 7:32 PM
20 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Reusing single use food containers for storing other food items...
FAIL March 22, 2016 at 1:19 PM
20 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled | 05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometer | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Reusing single use food containers for storing other food items...
PASS January 21, 2016 at 8:06 PM
7 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees unable to properly wash hands with no soap available at handwash sinks- provided at time of inspection | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No conspicuous thermometers in re...
FAIL January 14, 2016 at 4:28 PM
7 violations
12-2-301.12-.15 - Adequate Handwashing/Where/When/How: Employees unable to properly wash hands with no soap available at handwash sinks- provided at time of inspection | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: No conspicuous thermometers in re...
PASS July 2, 2015 at 3:44 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: The hummus and grape leaves are cooling in the front display case. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure that items cool properly. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: The...
FAIL June 23, 2015 at 6:37 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: The hummus and grape leaves are cooling in the front display case. Provide proper cooling methods to be sure that items cool properly. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: The...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 7, 2014 at 4:09 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: The walls in the kitchen are soiled. Clean to remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 23, 2013 at 5:34 PM
2 violations
24-4-903.11 - Clean Equipment & Utensils Storage: storeall pots & pans " face " down - | 25-4-904.11 - Single Service Articles Stored Dispensed: BASEMENT -store all paper goods of the floor at least 6 inches-
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 24, 2013 at 7:11 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no lables. Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs observed being stored above ready to eat foods. Discontinue and store approp...
FAIL January 15, 2013 at 4:39 PM
6 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Sauce containers with no lables. Provide. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs observed being stored above ready to eat foods. Discontinue and store approp...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM
2 violations
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kit for 3 bay sink. Provide. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior of Blodgett oven with excess carbon build-up. Clean to remove.
PASS November 21, 2011 at 4:34 PM
0 violations
PASS March 25, 2011 at 4:48 PM
0 violations
PASS May 20, 2010 at 5:52 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 12, 2009 at 6:27 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out kichen/prep area and warewashing area clean floor through-out basement area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: cl...
PASS July 25, 2008 at 6:03 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover open unwrapped foods in freezer and refrigerators. Feta cheese tomato wedges shredded carrots cabbage cucumbers humus spinach onion all 41F or below. Unit 38F. Walk in 36F rice lamb shanks spinach ...
FAIL July 2, 2008 at 5:46 PM
18 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice and spinach - 120F for 4 hours. Pork on a spit 110F - 120F. Discontinue use as heating elements are burnt out and not meeting manufacturers requirements for proper use. Foods removed and discarded by PIC. Hot holdin...
FAIL June 30, 2008 at 7:15 PM
17 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice and spinach - 120F for 4 hours. Pork on a spit 110F - 120F. Discontinue use as heating elements are burnt out and not meeting manufacturers requirements for proper use. Foods removed and discarded by PIC. Hot holdin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 7, 2007 at 2:41 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meatballs at 110F foods to be hot held need to be Maintained @ 140 F or above. Supply. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Products stored on floor in Cooler and Freezer elevate 6" off 6 loon. | 22-4-601/602.11 -...
FAIL August 28, 2007 at 6:44 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meatballs at 110F foods to be hot held need to be Maintained @ 140 F or above. Supply. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Products stored on floor in Cooler and Freezer elevate 6" off 6 loon. | 22-4-601/602.11 -...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department