Blondie's

458 Western Av, Brighton, MA 02135
American
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Blondie's has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “outside receptacles” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Blondie's latest score is in line with the Brighton average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrell overloaded provide pickup and clean spills from grease.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by license hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster overloaded provide frequent pickup.
590.005/5-502.11-C
86
Apr 4, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service by license hood cleaner and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster overloaded provide frequent pickup.
590.005/5-502.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease barrell overloaded provide pickup and clean spills from grease.
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Small leak out of side of basement bar dish machine. Repair as needed to prevent water from pooling and attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: 2nd bar dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Serivice call has been placed. Ensure dish machine is testing 50ppm chlorine.
590.004/4-501.114-P
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Floor drain in kitchen not draining properly. Drain company on site to snake drain.
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Condensation leaking into upright refrigerator in kitchen. Clear condensation line as needed.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under 1 st floor bar. Cean and monitor for activity. Provide pest reports
590.006/6-501.111-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in back door. Patch to prevent pests from entering building.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under 1st and 2nd floor bars with soils and debris. Floor under cookline refrigeration with debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blondie's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blondie's on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blondie's?

Across the inspection record, “outside receptacles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blondie's.

How does Blondie's compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Blondie's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has Blondie's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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