American Flatbread
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
95
Score
Public records show six inspections at American Flatbread stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 27, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited five times.
Among Brighton restaurants, the typical score is 88; American Flatbread is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Duct work above cookline with flaking wrap and insulation. Clean and repair.
590.006/6-202.12-C
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Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Loose rodenticide on floor behind pizza oven. Remove.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Variance requirement (pf)
Inspector notes: Fermented berry vinegar in 5 gallon container outside of temperature control. PIC voluntarily discarded. Discontinue fermented foods considered a specialized process in the food code. Apply for a variance or conduct this process under refrigeration below 41F.
590.003/3-502.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mice activity with numerous droppings visible on floors behind hearth and pizza oven on stonework surrounding pizza oven and kettle fire area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Increase pest control visits as necessary until problem is brought under control. Most recent pest report available on site dated 5/3/25 has numerous open conditions and contributory factors listed on report. Address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No inside thermometer in walkin cooler. Provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Duct work above cookline with flaking wrap and insulation. Clean and repair.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Two dead mice on glue traps behind pizza oven/ kettle fire area. REMOVE. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler door does not close with a seal. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Open ceiling above cookine approved by variance on file with dust soils & balloon strings. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures on site. Emailed to PIC. COS.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide. Three comp sink with quats test kit available.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Cases of soda under stairwell. Remove.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Visible dust on attachments and open ceiling above kitchen. Clean to remove. Submit detailed SOP's for how open ceiling will be cleaned and maintained on a routine basis as a condition of prior open ceiling approval to isdhealth@boston.gov
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with ashes and soils behind pizza ovens soils under wire racks in kitchen soils and broke glass under equipment at lower bar. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open ceiling above kitchen with exposed rafters utilities and pipes. Seal with cleanable materials. Some missing ceiling tiles in dish room tiles in dish room are acoustic porous tiles. Replace with cleanable ceiling tiles. usually vinyl faced.
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide. Three comp sink with quats test kit available.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures on site. Emailed to PIC. COS.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors with ashes and soils behind pizza ovens soils under wire racks in kitchen soils and broke glass under equipment at lower bar. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open ceiling above kitchen with exposed rafters utilities and pipes. Seal with cleanable materials. Some missing ceiling tiles in dish room tiles in dish room are acoustic porous tiles. Replace with cleanable ceiling tiles. usually vinyl faced.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Cases of soda under stairwell. Remove.
590.003/3-305.12-C
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May 12, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit on site. (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse temp reading 140F.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per mnufactures instructions. PIC to use 3 bay sink or bar machine
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Fruit/drain flies observed in the dishroom.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection. Clean/sanitize affected locations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled knives observed stored on the clean drying location.Discontinue Soiled knives to be properly cleaned/saintized & stored at designated location.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard unused equipment at the end of the main bar.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Aug 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of ice machine from of soils
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils etc on floor under and behind equipment in food prep area Built up soils in floor drains in kitchen/prep/ware washing/bar/wait station Built up dust on ceiling vent in ladies room - 1st. floor Built up dust on fan covers in walk in units
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Loose and missing ceiling tiles - In ware washing Door to mop sink missing Tape on pipe under 3 bay sink - Ware washing
590.006/6-501.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove unused and unnecessary items from behind pizza oven and beside ice machine
590.006/6-501.114-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not properly stored 6' above the floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No signage at hand sinks reminding employees to wash hands - Ware washing and first floor bar
590.006/6-301.14-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Straw at bar on not protected from contamination
590.004/4-903.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration units free of built up soils Clean all shelving in kitchen/prep and ware washing areas Ice build up in ice cream chest
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on exterior of pizza ovens Built up soils on interior of pizza oven that is not in use
590.004/4-602.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Using cloth towels with spray bottles In use wiping cloths are not being stored in a sanitizing solution between uses - Kitchen/prep/ware washing and both bars
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice cream scoop in dry dip well - Corrected on site by PIC Ice cream scoop handle stored in direct contact with ice cream
590.003/3-304.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Basil being grown over bowling shoes storage
590.003/3-302.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Flatbread last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Flatbread on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Flatbread?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at American Flatbread.
How does American Flatbread compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
American Flatbread most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.
Has American Flatbread's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at American Flatbread have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at American Flatbread 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 American Flatbread inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Flatbread is inspected around two times per year on average.
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