Dash Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Dash Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 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 five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up seven times.
That's lower than the typical Brighton restaurant, which scores around 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet leaking at three bay sink drain pipe under three bay sink leaks. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Dust buildup on several HVAC vents and duct work above cookline and kitchen and in basement. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler floor with worn surfaces. Resurface.
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Buildup of filth and soils under cookline equipment on stairs leading to basement on floors in basement prep area on floors in walkin cooler. Clean to remove. Some progress made. Cleaning ongoing.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current hood cleaning sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken being breaded in close proximity to chopped lettuce. Discontinue.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several flies noted in kitchen and basement prep area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon re inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Knives in handsink. Corrected on site.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)
Inspector notes: Dust buildup on duct work and HVAC vents above kitchen & service line. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-202.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Buildup of filth and soils under cookline equipment on stairs leading to basement on floors in basement prep area on floors in walkin cooler. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: The business is not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedules to address.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current hood cleaning sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced turkey 43F. Product out of temp for one hour placed in refrigerator with flip top closed to prevent cold air from escaping.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken being trimmed in close proximity to ready to eat bacon. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The certified food protection manager certificate is expired. Provide current. Priority violations cited provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC could not explain proper illness policy and exclusionary symptoms and conditions. Educated and provided handouts.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee handling raw chicken breast with bare hands. Person washed hands and donned gloves. COS.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Online menu missing consumer advisory for eggs. Provide. https://dashcafe.net/
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Mutiple containers of house made dressings (no raw egg ingredients) and food in walkin with no date markings.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Front door wide open no screen. Maintain closed or provide screen door.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Buildup of grease and soils under cookline equipment in corner areas of kitchen floors stairs leading to basement prep area with visible caked on filth basement floors and walkin cooler floors with black colored soils and food debri inside reach in coolers and handles with buildup and crumbs and food soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Single use articles stored in basement under open ceiling with cobwebs. Relocate. Store articles in areas with clean properly constructed ceilings.
590.004/4-903.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Walkin cooler floor appears to be corroded and worn. Clean and resurface. Open ceiling above dry food and takeout container storage. Provide cleanable ceiling above.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food worker without hair restraint. Provide.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Physical facility and surfaces are not being cleaned with the proper frequency. Develop cleaning schedules to address.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood tag is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Jan 31, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Water at warewashing area next to storage shelves for equipment peeling and contaminating the equipment. Resurface and repaint.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
90
Jan 9, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Stairs going down the lower level soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed in use wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Some not in use items placed at lower level and creating clutter at lower level. Remove not in use items and organize the area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Some currently not in use equipment contaminated with peel paint from the floor. Clean properly and keep away until wall is repainted.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Water at warewashing area next to storage shelves for equipment peeling and contaminating the equipment. Resurface and repaint.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed muffin mix left in open papaer bag in lower level. Store properly in enclosed commercial grade container.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at the sandwich unit in serving line heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
61
Aug 1, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 26 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food handler multitasking/leaving and returning to work station wearing disposable gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Mixed greens in refrigeration draws 50 F Unit 50 F I explained to code requirement to the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler handling ready to eat foods at salad/prep unit with bare hands
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers not washing hands unless told to prior to donning on clean glove
590.002/2-301.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in back prep area - Provided full extermination and action plan for controlling flies
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Vomiting and diarrheal kit is not complete - I reviewed the requirements for the kit with PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: In use wiping cloths not stored in a sanitzing solution per code - Food prep and ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on over door handle
590.003/3-304.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Open foods not stored in food grade contains - Kitchen/prep/ware washing and basement prep
590.003/3-302.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not labeled with common name in Food prep areas and food storage areas
590.003/3-302.12-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Cups and bowls are chipped
590.004/4-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards - Food pre areas
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on cooking equipment - Kitchen/prep
590.004/4-602.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving throughout prep/ware washing and basement areas Rust on wire shelving in walk in freezer Built up ice on interior of all freezers (up right and chest type) Built up soils on exterior of freezers door handles etc.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Bowls pots and pans not inverted - Food prep
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers for all trash and recycling containers - Kitchen/prep/basement and ware washing
590.005/5-501.113-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for waste receptacle in unisex bathroom (opening in front)
590.005/5-501.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls attachments and floor - Kitchen/prep (up and basement) and ware washing areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom door is not self closing
590.006/6-202.14-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in ware washing and both prep areas do not have signage reminding employees to wash hands I provided signage via email
590.006/6-301.14-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not stored 6 inches above the floor on hook Mop buckets stored in rear prep area
590.006/6-501.113-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary items from basements
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in disrepair in ware washing and back prep area Rusted floor in walk in freezer
590.006/6-501.11-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Personal items stored in back prep area (shoes - etc)
590.007/7-209.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Flowers directly stored on ledge at coffee prep area
590.003/3-307.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dash Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dash Cafe on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dash Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Dash Cafe.
How does Dash Cafe compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Dash Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Dash Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dash Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dash Cafe 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 Dash Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dash Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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