Caffe Nero

298 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Caffe Nero five times, with records going back to 2022. Caffe Nero was last inspected on Mar 2, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Caffe Nero's record stops at Mar 2, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up six times.

That's lower than the typical Brighton restaurant, which scores around 88. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Prepared sandwiches in display refrigeration at the service line with temperatures of 50-52F. Products were prepared less than 2 hours prior to the inspection Product was removed and placed in the walk in freezer to properly cool before placing out for sale

590.003/3-501.16-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority repeated violations noted on inspection report Review preparation process and cold holding procedures with staff

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous areas of the establishmnet with encrusted soils Areas include but not limited to: Interiors of refrgeration including walkins and in line units Exteriors of refrigeration including handles Floors below shelving and equipment Product shelving along service line Counters around and behind equipment Clean all areas with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior area where dumpsters are stored with heavy debris and soil buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.005/5-501.115-C

Oct 25, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sandwiches prepared in store at 57F in the display refrigeration at the serviceline. Reviewed the process with PIC to properly cool the products following preparation prior to placing out for service. The products were removed during the inspection and were placed in the feeezer to cool to 41F or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection for the high temperature dishmachine- Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled mop and dustpan stored in kitchen where foods are prepared- Store in mop closet between uses

590.006/6-501.113-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors under and behind equipment with soils and debris- Shelving below prep table in kitchen with soils and debris

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 12, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Consendor unit in walk in freezer leaking causing heavy ice builup on shelving and on floor- Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy ice buildup on shelving and floor of walkin freezer- Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 5, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit unavailable at the time of the inspection- Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit available for quats sanitizer- Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors of walkins with soils and discarded products- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Heavy ice buildup on shelving and floor of walkin freezer- Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous cutting boards including ones affixed to equipment heavily scored and worn- Repair/replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Consendor unit in walk in freezer leaking causing heavy ice builup on shelving and on floor- Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Apr 26, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test kit available for quats sanitizer- Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Vomit/diarrhea cleanup kit unavailable at the time of the inspection- Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous cutting boards including ones affixed to equipment heavily scored and worn- Repair/replace

590.004/4-501.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors of walkins with soils and discarded products- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe Nero last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe Nero on file is from Mar 2, 2023. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Caffe Nero?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Caffe Nero.

How does Caffe Nero compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Caffe Nero most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Caffe Nero's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caffe Nero have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Caffe Nero means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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