Brighton Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
Brighton Cafe, located at 1597 Commonwealth Av in Brighton, MA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 29, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified two major and one minor violation, including issues with cleaning ventilation systems, date marking for ready-to-eat food, and pest control. Across thirteen scored inspections, Brighton Cafe has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk ratings.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Jul 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jun 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Violations — Jan 29, 2026 Inspection
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Some containers with prepared food items without date marking. Provide.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed some rodent-like droppings at lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator clean properly the area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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