Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton

562 Cambridge, Brighton, MA 02135

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brighton restaurant scores 88. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink with a slow leak from the pipe under. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Three Bay Sink with a slow leak from the pipe under. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining shelves. Discard cardboard and discontinue using to line shelves to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw eggs in retail refrigerator stored above yogurt. Store raw eggs below ready to eat foods. Corrected on site

590.003/3-302.11-P

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Unlabeled kebabs for sale in retail freezer. Provide labels for self service items.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Flat bread displayed under bread shelf. Display foods at least 6 inches above the floor.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Floor tiles in retail area missing. Floor in meat cutting area cracked and degraded. REplace tiles and resurface meat area such that floor is smooth and cleanable.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Old cardboard lining retail shelves. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

May 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous missing and damaged floor tiles and ceiling tiles- Replace Noted on previous inspection reports

590.006/6-501.11-C

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Floor at retail area damaged. Repair. Floor at serving line with gaps. Repaint to seal or repair.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 16, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some food items stored on the floor at retail area. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton.

How does Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton 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 Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cheema's Supermarket-Brighton is inspected around three times per year on average.

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