Balamao Restaurant

433 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
African
Last inspected: Jul 27, 2023
74
Score
Medium Risk

Balamao Restaurant has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 27, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Balamao Restaurant dates to Jul 27, 2023.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Restaurants in Brighton average 88, so Balamao Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling vegetable products with bare hands- reviewed and washed
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple products stored at cookline including sprouts and chopped garlic at 64F. Per the PIC the product was on the coounter for less than 1 hour. Removed and placed in lift top refrigration at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
74
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Balamao Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Balamao Restaurant on file is from Jul 27, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Balamao Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Balamao Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Balamao Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Balamao Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Balamao Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.