129 Lake Street Cafe

127 Lake St, Brighton/, MA 02135
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited 129 Lake Street Cafe 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from May 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around zero violations each.

Across the inspection history, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

129 Lake Street Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Brighton/ average of 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a) consumer self-service operations (p)
Inspector notes: Pastry displayed for self service without sneeze guard or protection from consumer contamination. Cafe not open at time of inspection- pastry placed in bags for sale.
590.003/3-306.13-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Food items for self-service sale without ingredient labels- pudding cups salad dressings cake slice. Ensure all self-service items are properly labeled.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
78
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple items including cut tomatoes refried beans and cucumbers at 55F at the service line. Products were being held on a frozen pan of water Discontinue the practice of cold holding in this manner All products were removed and cooled to below 41F and cold holding procedures were reviewed with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
May 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers throughout kitchen expired Space is not in use at the time of the inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers throughout kitchen expired Space is not in use at the time of the inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers throughout kitchen expired Space is not in use at the time of the inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Dec 7, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 129 Lake Street Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 129 Lake Street Cafe on file is from May 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 129 Lake Street Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 129 Lake Street Cafe.

How does 129 Lake Street Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brighton/?

129 Lake Street Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton/ average of 88.

Has 129 Lake Street Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 129 Lake Street Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 129 Lake Street Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 129 Lake Street Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 129 Lake Street Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.