Detroit Pizza

594A Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Pizza

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Detroit Pizza has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Brighton restaurant, which scores around 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: In the top compartment of a cold holding unit observed cut tomatoes 50F cut onions 50F shredded cheese 50F but TCS foods in the bottom seperated compartment were 41F. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the TCS foods as they had been prepared at or around 9:00am today and will place a service call to have the cold holding unit serviced. There is sufficient refrigeration to hold foods in the kitchen area with the top loading unit not being used. Hold cold TCS foods at 41F and below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

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

Inspector notes: The posted certified food manager certificate expired in July 2025 and the allergen awareness training certificate expired in June of 2025; provide updated certified food protection manager and allergen awareness training certificates.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: In the basement floor tiles have become detached from the floor or are missing; repair or replace the floor tiles in the basement.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: The yellow hood sticker above the deep fat fryers expired in December 2025; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated hood inspection sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: In the small storage room in the basement there is clutter on the floor throughout. Organize the items or discard unused items in the basement room so that you are able to properly clean and observe for pest activity.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges observed at 3 compartment sink. Doscard sponges and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker over fry station expired. Provide cleaning date.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining dunnage rack at front counter. Discard cardboard. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 21, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Day light visible under back door. Install door sweep to prevent pests from entering.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Detroit Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Detroit Pizza on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Detroit Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Detroit Pizza.

How does Detroit Pizza compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Detroit Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Detroit Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Detroit Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Detroit Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Detroit Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.

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