PORTER BELLY'S
Latest: PASS
October 10, 2025
Address
338 WASHINGTON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
34 inspections
11 failures
License
License #21072
Last inspected: October 10, 2025
Inspection History (34 most recent)
PASS
October 10, 2025
at 4:29 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 7, 2025
at 7:09 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 6, 2024
at 6:27 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 12, 2024
at 4:41 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Leak under sink at bar. PIC stated plumber is working on it. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): No door sweep on door of external storage room. Install as needed to prev...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 4, 2023
at 2:34 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Multiple ceiling tiles missing in the lower level- replace
PASS
November 9, 2022
at 7:02 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed in use scoops used to dispense ice stored on the top of ice machine. Store properly in a clean sanitized surface. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): The exte...
FAIL
November 2, 2022
at 8:56 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed in use scoops used to dispense ice stored on the top of ice machine. Store properly in a clean sanitized surface. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): The exte...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 19, 2021
at 3:49 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Basment floor with broken surfaces. Repair.
PASS
August 20, 2020
at 3:17 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): No consumer advisory on QR code menu. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floo...
FAIL
August 12, 2020
at 4:26 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): No consumer advisory on QR code menu. Corrected on site. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Floo...
PASS
November 1, 2019
at 5:07 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Ice machine at lower level with soiled interior. Clean and sanitize properly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior o...
FAIL
October 24, 2019
at 11:33 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Ice machine at lower level with soiled interior. Clean and sanitize properly. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Interior o...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 26, 2018
at 3:41 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Scoop stored on the top of the dish machine. Store on a clean/sanitized surface. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Door damaged at the prep area on the lower level. Repair or replace. | 37-6-201.11 - Wal...
PASS
December 15, 2017
at 7:13 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Secure loose handsink fixture. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Large amount of...
FAIL
December 4, 2017
at 6:08 PM
6 violations
22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Interior panel of ice machine soiled.Clean to remove soils. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Secure loose handsink fixture. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Large amount of...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 13, 2016
at 5:46 PM
21 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items temped at 50-55F being held for 2 days per PIC.PIC will voluntarily discard items.Maintain all cold hol...
FAIL
October 6, 2016
at 7:14 PM
21 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Several items temped at 50-55F being held for 2 days per PIC.PIC will voluntarily discard items.Maintain all cold hol...
PASS
November 2, 2015
at 4:59 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting board on the refrigerator in the kitchen is worn. Resurface or replace. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled. Clean to remove. | 37-6-50...
FAIL
October 15, 2015
at 4:23 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting board on the refrigerator in the kitchen is worn. Resurface or replace. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The interior of the ice machine is soiled. Clean to remove. | 37-6-50...
PASS
September 19, 2014
at 6:02 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The customer ice is in contact with soda tubes. Provide separation. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: There is no test kit. Provide. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The dishwasher in the basement ...
FAIL
September 9, 2014
at 4:13 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The customer ice is in contact with soda tubes. Provide separation. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: There is no test kit. Provide. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The dishwasher in the basement ...
PASS
September 30, 2013
at 4:27 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: BASEMENT KITCHEN - at inspection found -RAW food stored above READY TO EAT FOOD ( pork hocks ) - CORRECT-by--- store raw food on the bottom shelves & ready to eat food on top...
FAIL
September 25, 2013
at 3:28 PM
4 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: BASEMENT KITCHEN - at inspection found -RAW food stored above READY TO EAT FOOD ( pork hocks ) - CORRECT-by--- store raw food on the bottom shelves & ready to eat food on top...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 21, 2013
at 2:25 PM
1 violation
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Containers of potatoes and onions obeserved being stored on the ground in the basement preparation area. Discontinue and store elevated at least 6 inches off the ground.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
August 2, 2012
at 6:42 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Sausages being hung from a screw in the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored clean and protected. Bag of onions being stored on basement ground. Container of vegetables being stored ...
FAIL
July 23, 2012
at 5:24 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Sausages being hung from a screw in the walk-in cooler. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being stored clean and protected. Bag of onions being stored on basement ground. Container of vegetables being stored ...
PASS
September 9, 2011
at 5:39 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 2, 2010
at 5:31 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 24, 2009
at 4:23 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out kitchen area | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: remove all un-necessary articles from outside areas and sheds thro...
PASS
July 15, 2008
at 2:20 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean evterior of fryolators clean top of broiler and pipes | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out bar area ki...
FAIL
June 30, 2008
at 3:00 PM
4 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean evterior of fryolators clean top of broiler and pipes | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: clean floor under behind and between all equipment and shelves through-out bar area ki...
PASS
November 9, 2007
at 6:32 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: No separation between drinking and cooling ice provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Tin foil lining shelving. Remove. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cle...
FAIL
October 26, 2007
at 5:33 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: No separation between drinking and cooling ice provide. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Tin foil lining shelving. Remove. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Cle...