Brannellys Cafe

4432 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Brannellys Cafe stretching back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Restaurants in Roslindale average 85, so Brannellys Cafe trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(b) good repair and calibration (pf)

Inspector notes: Thermometer not calibrated repair or replace.

590.004/4-502.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: No reminder on menu provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors inside the walk in cooler.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed eggs in the walk in cooler stored on the top shelf. Remove eggs and place on the bottom shelf.

590.003/3-302.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Took temperature of clam chower in the hot holding unit. 125F. Ensure chowder is being heated on the stove top to 165F or above and then put into the hot holding unit 135F or above. Ensure staff is taking temperatures to ensure proper temperature. Chowder- 155F

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit on site. Provide test kit

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Detergent is not going through the high temp dish machine. There is detergent on site. Please discontinue using the high temp dishmachine until fixed.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the back splash behind the stove and on the hood filters. Hood expires in Jan. Clean to remove grease build up.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tile over the hot line. Replace missing ceiling tile

590.006/6-201.16-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer buckets with sanitizer and wiping clothes inside. Ensure staff is setting up the red sanitizer buckets and storing wiping clothes inside.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brannellys Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brannellys Cafe on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Brannellys Cafe compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?

Brannellys Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Roslindale average of 85.

Has Brannellys Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brannellys Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brannellys 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.

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