Brown Sugar Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Brown Sugar Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Brown Sugar Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products in a lift top refrigeration unit at the prep line with temperatures of 51F- Unit is not properly working and is at 66F Per the PIC the products were placed in the unit less than 2 hours prior to the inspection All products were removed and were placed in a walkin at 38F to properly cool to 41F or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC shall properly monitor equipment and cold holding temperatures in the establishment Priority violations noted at the time of the inspection
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit in use at the cookline at 66F All products were removed at the time of the inspection and a service call was made for repairs Do not use the refrigeration unit until a temperature of 41F or below is held
590.004/4-301.11-PF
70
Aug 15, 2024
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 that are used as garnish are stored over ice or on the counter are at 45F-50F Per the owner the products were on the counter less than one hour Establishment shall keep products in refrigeration or provide countertop mechanical refrigeration for products Placed in refrigerator at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors in back storage with soils- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Dec 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time found rince cycle not reading properly on high temperature dishwasher. Wash temp ok. PIC will need to have rince cycle repaired. At the plate it was 161.8F. Please repair.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed inside lip of ice machine will need to be cleaned of any mold build up. Please monitor.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior and exterior of all refrigeration equipment and walk ins as discussed. Clean exterior of bulk food contaioners. Clean shelves in kitchen and prep areas.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light cover on cooking line hanging down. Please repair.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in under shelves. Must be 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all bulk food caontainers large and small.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall behind the cooking line. Visibly soiled with grease build up.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until May 2023.
590.004/4-202.18-C
61
Feb 9, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of walk-in freezer unit soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under cooking line soiled. Wall next to cooking line with large amount of grease build up.--- Clean properly to remove
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expires. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some food items stored on the floor inside walk-in freezer. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: One of the cutting board at prep area heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
78
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Uspension of permit / emergency closure without a prior hearing (p)
Inspector notes: Imminent health hazard- Fire in cooking line causing ansul system to discharge along cooking line. Several equipments utensils and some food products affected. Must reset and recharge ansul system and reset fire alarm. Must clean and sanitize with a licensed company all affected areas.
590.014/SummaryS-P
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Some food items at cooking line have been contaminated with chemical from ansul system discharge. Identify and separated those food products for the condemnation.
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards and other food contact equipment soiled with chemicals from ansul system discharge. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of several equipment in cooking line and refrigerating units soiled with ansul system chemical. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floors and walls at cooking line and area nearby soiled with chemical from ansul system discharge. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brown Sugar Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brown Sugar Cafe on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brown Sugar Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Brown Sugar Cafe.
How does Brown Sugar Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Brown Sugar Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Brown Sugar Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brown Sugar Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Brown Sugar 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.
How often is Brown Sugar Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brown Sugar Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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