Brighton Bodega

328 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 10, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Brighton Bodega six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “controlling pests” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Brighton sits at 88, putting Brighton Bodega on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

Inspector notes: Bean sprouts stored in water. Discard water and discontinue storing bean sprouts in water to avoid increased bacterial load.

590.003/3-303.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard used to line shelves in wine refrigerator. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are cleanable and non-abcorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Pest report indicates minor mouse activity. Provide next pest report for 9/16

590.006/6-501.111-C

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Steak in drawer unit 45F. Maintain at below 41F. PIC to supplement indirect contact with ice.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Butcher block with split and rough surfaces. Resurface.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors of visible soils under equipment at the bar.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Disturbed mortar in rock foundation wall. Seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Mice droppings around water heater in basement. Clean to and sanitize. Provide updated pest report on reinspection

590.006/6-501.111-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Provide beard restraints for food employees.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Provide thermometer inside drawer unit.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 2, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at bar without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Can opener soiled with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Handsink at bar without signage. Handsing at Women Toilet without signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes with glasses stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Case with lemon stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensils in soiled water in ambient temperature. Store properly on a clean and sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brighton Bodega last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brighton Bodega on file is from Oct 10, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brighton Bodega?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brighton Bodega.

How does Brighton Bodega compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Brighton Bodega most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Brighton Bodega's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brighton Bodega have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Brighton Bodega inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brighton Bodega is inspected around two times per year on average.

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