Brick House Pizza & Grille

256 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Brick House Pizza & Grille has five inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 10, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Brick House Pizza & Grille's record stops at Apr 10, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “outer openings protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Brick House Pizza & Grille's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Warewash area hand sink out of soap. Staff washing hands at cookline. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Back door with sunlight visible under door. Replace door sweep to prevent pests from entering building.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Old mouse droppings in prep area under can shelf behind storage cooler. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired October 2023- Schedule hood cleaning/inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cut vegetables in deep covered containers in the walkin at 48F. Per the PIC the product was prepared less than 5 hours prior to the inspection. Staff had taken the product and placed it on the service line. Properly cool products and hold at 41F or below Product removed at the service line at he time of the inspection and cooled to 38F

590.003/3-501.16-P

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Small leak from pipe below the 3 bay sink dripping into a container- Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nov 15, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 23, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Blade of can opener with heavy encrusted soils- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Front door propped open- Keep door closed Noted on previous inspection

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of freezer unit at service line with heavy frost buildup- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

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

590.006/6-501.14-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brick House Pizza & Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brick House Pizza & Grille on file is from Apr 10, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brick House Pizza & Grille?

Across the inspection record, “outer openings protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brick House Pizza & Grille.

How does Brick House Pizza & Grille compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Brick House Pizza & Grille most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Brick House Pizza & Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brick House Pizza & Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brick House Pizza & Grille 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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