Darbar Indo-Pak Rest.

130 N Beacon St, Brighton, MA 02135
Indian
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Darbar Indo-Pak Rest. appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Sep 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brighton restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris behind cookline equipment and under dish machine. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored over cooked foods in refrigerator. Corrected on site. Store raw eggs below cooked foods to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wash dial on dish machine is not operating. Replace as needed to monitor wash temperature.
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Bleach stored in window cleaner spray bottle. Do not reuse chemical bottles for different chemicals. Label chemical bottles to prevent contamination.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Spoons stored in 80F water. Store sppoons in water over 135F Pint cups without handles used for scooping cooked foods in refrigerator. Use spoons with handles to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Home-style plastic bowls used for storing cooked foods. Discard stained or degraded bowls. Replace with NSF certified containers that are durable and for commercial restaurant use.
590.004/4-101.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods ticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonstick coatings use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard aluminum foil and plastic sheeting linging shelves and stove. Discard non-durable materials. Use materials that are non-absorbent and cleanable.
590.004/4-101.18-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine leaks water onto floor. Service as needed to prevent water from pooling and attracting pests.
590.005/5-205.15-C
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at ware washing. Discard sponges and discontiue using to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil and soiled cardboard covering shelves. Discard and discontinue using to cover shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
90
Jul 25, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Restricted use pesticides criteria (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cans of Raid noted in kitchen Use only products provided by a licensed pest control company
590.007/7-206.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine at the front service counter with yellow buildup- Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots stored on shelving upright- Store inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas with encrusted soils and debris- Areas include but not limited to Interiors andexteriors of refrigeration including shelves and handles Floors along walls including under shelving Shelving below prep tables and counters Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Gauges on the high temperature dishwasher are not properly working An irreversible thermometer indicated that the machine is rinsing at 182F Repair gauges
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Dec 27, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous heavily soiled bowls and plates stored on shelving in kitchen Estabishmnet was closed for 2 days Ensure equipment is cleaned with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous containers of partially used RTE foods in refrigeration with no labeling Provide label and production/discard date
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Review with staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live rodent noted in kitchen at the time of the inspection Establishment shall provide a complete pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors under and behind equipment with sols and debris- Clean with proper frequency Interiors and exteriors of refrigeration including handles with encrusted soils- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas on walls with broken plaster Metal plate on floor in kitchen damaged Areas can provide access for rodent activity Repair all areas
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Equipment stored on floors in kitchen below tables and next to refrigeration on floor- Store equipment properly
590.004/4-903.11-C1
58
Jul 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Chemical stored on shelves above foods - Remove and store seperately
590.007/7-201.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review
590.002(D)/2-103.11-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
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment has an irreversible thermometer- Battery needs to be replaced
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted in several areas in back storage- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees with no hair restraints in kitchen- Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bags of onions stored in back area have a ladder stored on top of them- Store all foods protected- Corrected
590.003/3-305.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at the 3 bay sink- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops in all bulk food containers stored with handles in the products- Store properly
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous areas throughout establishment with soils and debris. Areas include but not limited to: Interior and exteriors of refrigeration including handles Storage shelving throughout establishment Floors under and behind equipment Clean all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous soiled wiping cloths on counters with no sanitizer solution set up- Review
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Darbar Indo-Pak Rest. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Darbar Indo-Pak Rest. on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Darbar Indo-Pak Rest.?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Darbar Indo-Pak Rest..

How does Darbar Indo-Pak Rest. compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Darbar Indo-Pak Rest. most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has Darbar Indo-Pak Rest.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Darbar Indo-Pak Rest. have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Darbar Indo-Pak Rest. 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 Darbar Indo-Pak Rest. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Darbar Indo-Pak Rest. is inspected around two times per year on average.