Candy's Cake

345 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Other

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Candy's Cake has been inspected six times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Candy's Cake's latest score of 100 sits above the Brighton average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 15, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up for wash rinse and sanitize while etablishment is in operation. Set up 3 compartment sink for availablity to wash rinse sanitize equipment while operating.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Trash bin obstructing hand sink. Corrected on site. Keep hand sinks clear and accessible at all times.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handler without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet. Corrected on site.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Fly strips with dead flies over 3 compartment sink. Corrected on site. Do not place fly strips over food or food contact equipment.

590.006/6-501.112-C

May 15, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink full of soils pans. When in production 3 compartment sink should be set up for warewashing- wash rinse sanitize.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Retrain staff to correctly set up 3 compartment sink for warewashing

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges and do not use to clean food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink with soils and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests

590.004/4-602.13-C

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 3, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 9, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)

Inspector notes: 3 Bay sink with heavy soils- Clean

590.004/4-501.14-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Provide covered receptacle for restroom

590.005/5-501.17-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom door is not self closing- Repair

590.006/6-202.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Candy's Cake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Candy's Cake on file is from Jun 26, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Candy's Cake?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning agents and sanitizers availability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Candy's Cake.

How does Candy's Cake compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Candy's Cake most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Candy's Cake's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Candy's Cake have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Candy's Cake 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 Candy's Cake inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Candy's Cake is inspected around two times per year on average.

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