Brother's Deli Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Brother's Deli Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Among Mattapan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair opening at basement ceiling. Ceiling tile out of place repair near cooking equipment.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor below cooking equipment and ware washing area to remove visible soil.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Storage refuse recyclables and returnable (c)
Inspector notes: Remove clutter of non inuse equipment from exterior grounds and loose trash.
590.005/5-501.110-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No ant-ichoking certification provide.
590.009(E)
82
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen knife being stored in the flip top refrigeration unit. PIC removed the knife and placed it in the warewash area. Ensure staff is properly storing utensils.
590.004/4-904.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer buckets being used. Observed soiled wiping clothes on the counter. Ensure staff is setting up sanitizer buckets and storing the wiping clothes inside. PIC was able to set a bucket up and we tested it 50ppm.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up inside the bottom of the fryolators. Clean to remove grease build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a roach on the basement floor at the bottom of the stairs. PIC was able to provide 2 recent pest reports. On 10/23/25 exterminator states he caught a rodent in the kitchen. At today's inspection I did not observe any rodent droppings. Recommend more frequent vists from your exterminator until the report is free and clean. No activity/no catches.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed equipment in the basement and outside in the trash area not being used. Remove all unnessary items and equipment inside and outside that are not being used. Clean outside around the trash area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
78
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice on company letterhead. Pemit needed. PIC provide an estimate for the prep sink. PIC filled out a variance. Waiting on approval.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC provided last 2 pest report and pest report stated live mice and catches in the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report prior to the next inspection. Report can not state live activity evidence or catches. Provide more frequent pest inspection. Ensure that the pest reports are emailed over in PDF format.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a stainless steal bucket under the fryolator. Repair leak under the fryolator. Provide invoice from the licensed plumber.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors near the 2 refrigerators. Pull refrigeration units out and clean behind and underneath to remove grease build up. Observed dust and grease build up on the back stove hood. Clean to remove grease and dust. Ensure floor in the kitchen is degreased and their is no evidence of grease.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweep to the front exterior doors and repair doors so that the gap between the 2 doors is tight. Ensure no day light can come through. PIC did put a door sweep on the back exterior door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the grease container outside is still not cleaned. PIC stated they were getting a new grease container. Provide invoice prior to next inspection.
590.005/5-501.11-C
64
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice on company letterhead. Pemit needed. PIC provide an estimate for the prep sink. PIC filled out a variance. Waiting on approval.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC provided last 2 pest report and pest report stated live mice and catches in the basement. Provide a detailed IPM report prior to the next inspection. Report can not state live activity evidence or catches. Provide more frequent pest inspection. Ensure that the pest reports are emailed over in PDF format.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors near the 2 refrigerators. Pull refrigeration units out and clean behind and underneath to remove grease build up. Observed dust and grease build up on the back stove hood. Clean to remove grease and dust. Ensure floor in the kitchen is degreased and their is no evidence of grease.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the grease container outside is still not cleaned. PIC stated they were getting a new grease container. Provide invoice prior to next inspection.
590.005/5-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a stainless steal bucket under the fryolator. Repair leak under the fryolator. Provide invoice from the licensed plumber.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweep to the front exterior doors and repair doors so that the gap between the 2 doors is tight. Ensure no day light can come through. PIC did put a door sweep on the back exterior door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all trash and unnessary equipment in and around the trash area. Photos taken
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair open vent located on the wall outside. Photo taken
590.006/6-501.11-C
58
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice on company letterhead. Pemit needed.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink is direct to waste. Contact licensed plumber and provide invoice on company letterhead. Pemit needed.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all trash and unnessary equipment in and around the trash area. Photos taken
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grounds under and around grease container. Photos taken
590.005/5-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy soiled floors. Clean and sanitize floors. Observed grease on the floor under the fryolators. Clean to remove grease build up. Degrease
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair open vent located on the wall outside. Photo taken
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide door sweep to the exterior doors.
590.006/6-202.15-C
58
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes being stored on the counter. Provide sanitizer buckets for the wiping clothes with sanitizer.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food items being stored with no lids/covers. Provide proper coverage on all open foods being stored in refrigeration units.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a broken dishmachine. Repair or remove dishmachine. Establishment has a 3 bay sink that they are using. Sanitizer 50ppm
590.004/4-501.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a light bulb not working under the kitchen hood. Replace light bulb and clean all the glass coverings to remove grease build up on the light shields.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Oberved soil on the outside of the kitchen equipment. Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Obseved soiled floors in the kitchen and in the walk in cooler located in the basement. Clean floors to remove soil and debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash and debris around the trash area. Clean trash area and remove all debris.
590.006/6-501.114-C
70
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No CFPM certificate on the wall. PIC stated he has it and will find it to post it. Provide CFPM certificate.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea kit on site. Provide kit.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent dropping on top of the dishmachine and on the floor next to shelving where the pots and pans are stored. Clean to remove droppings. Provide a detail IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the Dish machine not working properly. Repair all lines and ensure that the detergent and sanitzer solution is working properly. Contact a licensed person to repair the dish machine. PIC stated that they have been using the 3 bay sink. Discontinue using dish machine until it is repaired.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soil on the outside of the ice machine. Clean to remove soil. Observed soild and debis on kitchen and mop sink area floor. Clean to remove soil and debris.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Jun 29, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired in May 2023 service and provide current exhausthood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide current food safety and allergen certifications for personn in charge.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
90
Jun 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer not flowing into lo temp dishwasher repair.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of live roaches near dishwasher provide current control to service roaches.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under all equipment inside kitchen area and walk in cooler at basement.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Light bulb not working at exhausthood replace.
590.006/6-303.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired in May 2023 service and provide current exhausthood sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Provide current food safety and allergen certifications for personn in charge.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
67
Oct 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: No anitchoking certification provide.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clutter of empty buckets stored below ware washing sink remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor soiled below ware washing sink and dishwasher area clean.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpster overloaded provide frequent pick up.
590.005/5-502.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaky pipe below hand wash sink repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: No labels on some squeeze condiment bottles provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No food safety and Allergen certifications posted provide.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
67
May 12, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all worn equipment and provide NSF food grade equipment
590.004/4-501.12-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: provide a vent system in restroom
590.006/6-202.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: replace all stained and defective tiles/remve paint peeling as needed
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: replace or repair all defective doorgaskets/remove rust from fan covers and shelving.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: defrost all freezers/clean all shelving throughout walkin and kitchen/clean all equipment/
590.004/4-602.13-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles
590.005/5-501.13-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: provide a covered receptacle in restroom
590.005/5-501.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: clean wall mounted exhaust system/clean walls/floors and duct work/ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-201.11-C
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brother's Deli Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brother's Deli Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brother's Deli Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Brother's Deli Restaurant.
How does Brother's Deli Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?
Brother's Deli Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mattapan average of 84.
Has Brother's Deli Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Brother's Deli Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brother's Deli Restaurant 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 Brother's Deli Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brother's Deli Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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