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Tin Tin Buffet

Latest: PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 29, 2025

📍 Neighborhood: Brighton

🚇 Nearest Transit: Reservoir (Green Line)

Address
200 N BEACON ST
Brighton, MA 02135
Inspection History
66 inspections
31 failures
License
License #21333
Last inspected: July 29, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 29, 2025 at 3:58 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Leak under dish machine. Leak under hand sink in dining room. Repair as needed to avoid attracting pests | 590.005/5-501.17-C - Toilet Room Receptacle Covered (C): No covered trash in emp...
PASS January 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Observed employees wiping her face multiple times while in the kitchen without washing her hands after Corrected on site | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Open d...
FAIL January 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Observed employees wiping her face multiple times while in the kitchen without washing her hands after Corrected on site | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C): Open d...
PASS October 31, 2024 at 5:24 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Raw chicken stored over produce and raw pork. Raw pork stored over ready to eat foods. Store raw animal meat und...
FAIL October 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Raw chicken stored over produce and raw pork. Raw pork stored over ready to eat foods. Store raw animal meat und...
PASS June 6, 2024 at 11:54 AM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop stored with ice at server station. Store scoop out of ice to prevent contamination from hands. Corrected on site | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance...
FAIL May 21, 2024 at 3:33 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ice scoop stored with ice at server station. Store scoop out of ice to prevent contamination from hands. Corrected on site | 590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance...
PASS December 6, 2023 at 7:21 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic cups used to dispene bulk food products. Use handled utensils only. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed contai...
FAIL November 29, 2023 at 4:47 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed plastic cups used to dispene bulk food products. Use handled utensils only. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Observed contai...
PASS May 11, 2023 at 3:52 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Numerous soiled and damp wiping cloths on counters with no s...
FAIL May 4, 2023 at 4:41 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Numerous soiled and damp wiping cloths on counters with no s...
PASS December 21, 2022 at 6:19 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between deli cooler and preparation table. Discontinue and store all knoives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Sur...
FAIL December 14, 2022 at 4:07 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives observed being stored in between deli cooler and preparation table. Discontinue and store all knoives in a clean and protected manner. | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Sur...
PASS July 15, 2022 at 3:02 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with employees | 590.003/3-303.11-P - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P): Employees placing personal food...
FAIL July 7, 2022 at 2:54 PM
8 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with employees | 590.003/3-303.11-P - Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P): Employees placing personal food...
PASS August 12, 2021 at 5:40 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bags of frozen foods in coffin and...
FAIL August 4, 2021 at 3:38 PM
13 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bags of frozen foods in coffin and...
PASS October 22, 2020 at 2:49 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No VD kit. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM is not monitoring date marking seperation of raw and RTE foods VD procedures and COV...
FAIL October 15, 2020 at 2:23 PM
16 violations
590.002/2-501.11-PF - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf): No VD kit. Provide. | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): CFPM is not monitoring date marking seperation of raw and RTE foods VD procedures and COV...
PASS August 19, 2019 at 2:56 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store food containers on floor while between use and during prep. Must be 6 inches off the floor and covered. Found soup in container on floor with no...
FAIL August 9, 2019 at 3:26 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Discontinue to store food containers on floor while between use and during prep. Must be 6 inches off the floor and covered. Found soup in container on floor with no...
PASS July 9, 2019 at 4:09 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide proper labels on all bulk food containers(kitchen/Walk in unit). | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Quats sanitizer ...
FAIL June 27, 2019 at 3:54 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide proper labels on all bulk food containers(kitchen/Walk in unit). | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Quats sanitizer ...
PASS August 9, 2018 at 5:38 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food storage containers. Provide labels at buffet stations for all products | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pineapple chunks reading 54F.maintain cold holding 41F or b...
FAIL July 31, 2018 at 6:03 PM
11 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all bulk food storage containers. Provide labels at buffet stations for all products | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Pineapple chunks reading 54F.maintain cold holding 41F or b...
PASS August 11, 2017 at 2:39 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from white freezers in the bassement. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Mouse droppings observed on floor of basement. Clean up mouse droppings and provide extermination se...
FAIL July 27, 2017 at 3:48 PM
5 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove ice buildup from white freezers in the bassement. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Mouse droppings observed on floor of basement. Clean up mouse droppings and provide extermination se...
PASS November 2, 2016 at 3:23 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: General Gao Chicken........120 F. Provide hot holding temperature of 140 F or above. Manager reports Chicken was place on buffet line within the hour. Chicken was reheated to 165 F and placed back on the buffet to be hel...
FAIL October 19, 2016 at 3:48 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: General Gao Chicken........120 F. Provide hot holding temperature of 140 F or above. Manager reports Chicken was place on buffet line within the hour. Chicken was reheated to 165 F and placed back on the buffet to be hel...
PASS August 11, 2016 at 5:16 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Egg rolls 130F Crab rangoon 135F Pork meatballs 129F for 20 minutes per PIC.Maintain all hot holding 140F or above.PIC removed to re-heat and hold properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut Melon 60F Tomato brocolli ...
FAIL August 4, 2016 at 5:22 PM
12 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Egg rolls 130F Crab rangoon 135F Pork meatballs 129F for 20 minutes per PIC.Maintain all hot holding 140F or above.PIC removed to re-heat and hold properly. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cut Melon 60F Tomato brocolli ...
PASS February 12, 2016 at 3:43 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: The hot water heaters have been replaced and the hot water at the sinks is over 125F. Provide proper sink temperatures of 110-120F (The owner has already ordered the mixing valves and they will be instal...
FAIL February 5, 2016 at 9:04 PM
32 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled with common name of food item. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meat balls 135 F Fried chicken 110 F Food items on buffet are store high above fill line. | 03-3-501.16...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 2, 2016 at 5:53 PM
31 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Bulk food containers not labeled with common name of food item. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Meat balls 135 F Fried chicken 110 F Food items on buffet are store high above fill line. | 03-3-501.16...
PASS September 24, 2015 at 6:14 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The crab rangoons are 80F and roast chicken is 105F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The sneeze guard on the dessert station is broken. Repair. | 17-4-302.14 - Te...
FAIL September 16, 2015 at 4:43 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: The crab rangoons are 80F and roast chicken is 105F. Provide proper hot holding of 140F or above. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: The sneeze guard on the dessert station is broken. Repair. | 17-4-302.14 - Te...
PASS July 31, 2014 at 1:21 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator on the cooking line is not holding temperature egg wash 48F garlic 52F crab 54F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The watermelon and melon on the buffet are elevated 65F. Provide prop...
FAIL July 28, 2014 at 4:09 PM
11 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator on the cooking line is not holding temperature egg wash 48F garlic 52F crab 54F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The watermelon and melon on the buffet are elevated 65F. Provide prop...
PASS April 29, 2014 at 4:25 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The raw pork on the counter is 57F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The salads on the salad bar are 62F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw vegetables...
FAIL April 22, 2014 at 5:26 PM
8 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The raw pork on the counter is 57F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. The salads on the salad bar are 62F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Raw vegetables...
PASS February 4, 2014 at 6:23 PM
8 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The high temperature dishwasher is not working properly wash 155F and rinse is 116F. Provide proper rinse temperature to ensure that equipment is cleaned and sanitized. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact ...
FAIL January 28, 2014 at 3:38 PM
8 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The high temperature dishwasher is not working properly wash 155F and rinse is 116F. Provide proper rinse temperature to ensure that equipment is cleaned and sanitized. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact ...
PASS November 8, 2013 at 7:29 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat chicken. Discontinue and store approprptiately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs. Raw chciken observed bein...
FAIL October 30, 2013 at 1:21 PM
12 violations
08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs observed being stored directly above ready to eat chicken. Discontinue and store approprptiately to ensure no cross contamination from raw eggs. Raw chciken observed bein...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 13, 2013 at 3:50 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Povide labels on all bulk food containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs of upright 2 door refrigerator observed being stored above ready to eat fo...
FAIL June 5, 2013 at 3:33 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Povide labels on all bulk food containers. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw eggs of upright 2 door refrigerator observed being stored above ready to eat fo...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS November 28, 2012 at 4:29 PM
0 violations
PASS November 1, 2012 at 3:21 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken wings being left out at room temperature at 56F. PIC removed and placed cooked chicken into refrigeration unit to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous f...
FAIL October 22, 2012 at 5:02 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cooked chicken wings being left out at room temperature at 56F. PIC removed and placed cooked chicken into refrigeration unit to maintain a temperature of below 41F. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous f...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department