Cafenation
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
78
Score
Cafenation appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 1, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“System maintained in good repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Brighton facility scores 88, putting Cafenation on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: At the designated food prep sink there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an indirect connection (air gap) at the prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In the employee restroom there are multiple missing and damaged ceiling tiles; repair or replace the ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple damaged gaskets at cold holding units; repair or replace damaged gaskets.
590.004/4-501.11-C
78
Apr 10, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: At the designated food prep sink there is a direct connection to the waste water system; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an indirect connection (air gap) at the prep sink.
590.005/5-402.11-P
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: The designated person in charge was not able to answer questions about illness policy the reportable symptoms and the reportable illnesses; provide a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy and sanitization.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No certificate for a certified food protection manager and allergen awareness training could be presented during the inspection; provide and post visible to customers.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per the person in charge there are no written procedures for cleaning a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers preparing food without hair restraints; provide effective hair restraints for food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Observed in multiple cold holding units lacking internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers at all cold holding units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple damaged gaskets at cold holding units; repair or replace damaged gaskets.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: In the employee restroom there are multiple missing and damaged ceiling tiles; repair or replace the ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-501.11-C
52
Jul 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Slow drain under espresso machine. Repair/clear as needed
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets to prevent contamination.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Staff bathroom without covered trash bin. Provide covered waste receptacle.
590.005/5-501.17-C
90
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Deli refrigerator holding at 60F: chicken salad tomatoes cooked onions smoked salmon deli turkey cooked sweet potato discarded by PIC. Service unit as needed. Discontinue storing ready to eat foods in unit until holding 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer dispenser not dispensing sanitizer. Sanitizer mixed manually. Service dispenser as needed.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in store room. PIC stated pest control is due today or tomorrow. Send pest report when available.
590.006/6-501.111-C
74
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in dry storage and around grease trap. Clean and monitor for activity. Reviewed pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked mushrooms covered in refrigerator at 137F. Spread out on sheet tray- 97F after 15 minutes. Cool cooked foods uncovered in metal pans completely to 41F within time parameters prior to storing with a lid.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered waste container in bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
78
May 22, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Location has a high temperature dishwasher but no testing device to check the water temperature at the plate. PIC can use thermal strips or a irreversible measuring device as discuused. Please provide one or the other.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor under and behind cooking equipment and counters.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of refrigeration equipment. Clean all shelves in kitchen of dust build up. Clean cabinet doors and shelves at front counter. All visibly soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please replace the missing cover on ice machine in back room. Please remove any dust build up so not to end up in with ice.
590.003/3-307.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to post an up to date Food Safety and Allergen Certificate. The 203 Health permit will need to be printed and also the letter grade needs to be posted in the front window.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
74
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Tracking powders pest control and monitoring (p)
Inspector notes: Establishment is using tracking powders in kitchen areas on floor. Discontinue use remove and use only products provided by a licensed pest control company
590.007/7-206.13-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple products in lift top refrigeration with temperatures at 45-46F. Reviewed with PIC options to maintain lower temperatures. Use metal containers versus plastic maintain top closed. Unit with an internal temperature of 38F. Top of unit closed and products placed in lower refrigeration to cool to 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal top panel of ice machine with buildup- Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy caulking on drain of sink at front service counter. Sink leaking into bucket below. Make proper repairs to sink area
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
Dec 12, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer from dispenser at three bay sink testing at 0ppm. Person in charge indicated they are out of quat sanitizer. Bleach on site and being used for sanitizer until quat sanitizer is ordered.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips available for bleach sanitizer. Tested with inspector kit. Provide chlorine test kit.
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash cycle of high temperature dish machine not reaching proper temperature after multiple attempts. Provide service call.
590.004/4-501.110-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Back of house ice machine observed heavily soiled with pink and black build up in the interior. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food debris inside service counter hand sink. Hand sink should only be used for washing hands.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dump sink on service counter is leaking into bucket. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing in back of house. Provide.
590.006/6-201.11-C
52
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer or thermal strips for high temperature dishwasher
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No metal stem thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Self closing mechanism on restroom door broken- Repair
590.006/6-202.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Small leak under sink at front service counter- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Waste receptacle in restroom used by males and females with no cover- Provide
590.005/5-501.17-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: soiled wiping cloths on counters/ sinks- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafenation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafenation on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafenation?
Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cafenation.
How does Cafenation compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Cafenation most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Cafenation's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafenation have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafenation 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 Cafenation inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafenation is inspected around three times per year on average.
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