Athan's European Bakery

407 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 7, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Athan's European Bakery appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 7, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Athan's European Bakery's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 7, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Athan's European Bakery squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 7, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Areas of floor in back prep area with damage- Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers with no labeling

590.003/3-302.12-C

Mar 14, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Conditions of use (pf)

Inspector notes: Bowls of rondent poison noted below equipment in bakery- Removed Use only products provided by a Licensed Pest Control Company

590.007/7-202.12-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer- Tested at 0ppm Use 3 bay sink for washing/sanitizing of equipment until repairs are made

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the floor with broken and missing tiles exposing the wood below- Make proper repairs

590.006/6-501.11-C

Dec 5, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher is not dispensing chlorine sanitizer at the time of the rinse cycle- Make proper repairs

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired October 2022- Hood cleaning and inspection scheduled for 12/15/22 during the inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple areas of floor throughout back area with missing tiles wood below is exposed- Make repairs

590.006/6-501.11-C

Aug 23, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the in use low temperature dishwasher had a reading of 10ppm chlorine- Ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm Corrected at the time of the inspection

590.004/4-501.114-P

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exteriors of bulk food containers with encrusted soils- Clean Exteriors including handles and interiors of refrigeration units used for dry storage with soilsand encrusted grime- Clean with propr frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 12, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Fly paper used in chocolate production area and rat traps throughout- Provide updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired January 2022- Schedule a hood cleaning and inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy frost buildup on ceiling of walkin freezer- Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Athan's European Bakery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Athan's European Bakery on file is from Nov 7, 2023. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Athan's European Bakery?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Athan's European Bakery.

How does Athan's European Bakery compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Athan's European Bakery most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has Athan's European Bakery's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Athan's European Bakery have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Athan's European Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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