Ef Boston School
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
67
Score
Ef Boston School has been inspected nine times since 2022. Ef Boston School was last inspected on Sep 3, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Compared to other Brighton restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salad bar items not cooled properly prior to placing into salad unit: chicken 100F pasta salad 60F chickpeas 77F. Ensure all prepped foods are cooled to 41F after prepping before display in salad bar. All items moved to freezer for rapid cooling.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light visible under back door in basement. Provide door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drawers at hotline with food debris. Soils and debirs around grease trap. Soils and debris on floor in dish room. Clean and sanitize all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor around grease trap trapping water. Resurface for smooth cleanable surface to avoid pooling water and attracting pests.
590.004/4-101.19-C
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Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salad bar items not cooled properly prior to placing into salad unit: chicken 100F pasta salad 60F chickpeas 77F. Ensure all prepped foods are cooled to 41F after prepping before display in salad bar. All items moved to freezer for rapid cooling.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drawers at hotline with food debris. Soils and debirs around grease trap. Soils and debris on floor in dish room. Clean and sanitize all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door sweep on back door damaged. Repair or replace as needed to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna salad on salad bar at 65F. Premade chicken sandwiches at service station 60F. Both items moved to walk-in refrigerator to cool. Prepared in last 45 minutes. Ensure cold foods are chilled to 41F prior to placing into service.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Tray of cookies set out for self-service without sneeze guard. Moved to service station. Provide sneeze guard for self-service.
590.003/3-306.11-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing out of towels. Corrected on site. Staff washing hands at service line. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and towels at all times.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza station staff without hair restraint. Provide hat or hairnet.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Cleaning for 9/25
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Dust and debris on floor and back wall of dry storage. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light visible under basement door. Provide door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Sep 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cole slaw placed at the service line at 52F- Removed and placed in the freezer to cool to 41F or below Properly monitor holding temperatures prior to placing products out for service
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees entering work stations without proper handwashing and putting on gloves- Reviewed and corrected
590.002/2-301.14-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity present in the d4ry storage area- Small droppings nored under shelving units Heavy presence of small black flies in the warewashing area Provide an updated detailed pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer or thermal strips available for the high temperature dishwasher- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with pink mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Small space noted at the bottom of the rear entry door- Install an adequate door sweep
590.006/6-202.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired May 2023- Hood cleaning scheduled for 09-28-23 per the PIC Provide updated hood stickers
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Grill tp at cookline in upper service area with heavy carbon buildup on grates and grill surrounds- Clean properly
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Employees are dumping food products and storing utensils in multiple handwashing sinks- Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walls and areas below cabinets in lower kitchen with built up soils and spills- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous pieces of unused equipment in lower kitchen- Remove
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Dec 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous heavily dented cans in dry storage area- Remove and create a damaged goods area for returning to the purveyor
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer avialable at the time of the inspection for the high temperature dishwasher- Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple areas in lower and upper levels with built up soils and debris Areas include but not limited to: Front area of grill top in upper service area Floors in lower level including along walls in corners and under equipment Interiors and exteriors of refrigeration including handles Shelving below prep tables where equipment is stored On all carts used for transportation of products Clean and sanitizer all areas with proper frequency
590.004/4-101.19-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing tiles on the wall behind the 3 bay sink in the lower level- Replace
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Jun 3, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fresh salsa 60F Cut fruit 46F in self service area Products out for less than 2 hours placed in refrigeration at 39F to properly cool
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Products placed out for self service are not protected- provide sneeze guards Removed at the time of the inspection
590.003/3-306.11-P
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: Automated dispenser for sanitizer dispensing at below 150ppm Set up maunually until repairs are made
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Walkin freezer not properly operating Small single door freezer being used until proper repairs are made
590.004/4-301.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report Review policies and procedures
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous rodent droppings noted in storage area in lower level- Provide updated pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink leaking into a bucket below Make proper repairs by a licensed plumber Provide service report
590.005/5-205.15-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Storage area where rodent dropping noted with large amounts of unused equipment- Remove and clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ef Boston School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ef Boston School on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ef Boston School?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ef Boston School.
How does Ef Boston School compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Ef Boston School most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Ef Boston School's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ef Boston School have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ef Boston School 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 Ef Boston School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ef Boston School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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