Energize

610 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
Other
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Energize has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

“Cutting surfaces” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Brighton restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed an in use purple cutting board that is heavily scored and stained; resurface or replace the cutting board.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: The double door refrigerator closest to the restrooms does not have an internal thermometer; provide.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The interior sides of the ice machine have a black mold-like substance the shelving in the sliding double door refrigerators in the customer area have a black substance on them; clean and sanitize of soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 19, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards used for fruit and vegetables heavily worn with black buildup- refinish/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
95
Oct 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer from automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink at above 500ppm quats Maintain at 200-400ppm Add water to the solution until repaired
590.007/7-204.11-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple heavily worn/scored cutiing boards- repair/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Spoons at service line stored in stagnant water- Discontinue Scoops in bulk food containers stored with handles in the products- Store with the handles up above the product
590.003/3-304.12-C
78
Apr 26, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous heavily soiled and scored cutting boards in use- Replace as needed
590.004/4-501.12-C
Rinsing equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee not sanitizing equipment and when corrected was sanitizing and rinsing- Review proper warewashing procedures with all staff
590.004/4-904.14-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges in use at 3 bay sink- Discontinue
590.004/4-101.16-C
Food preparation (c)
Inspector notes: Employees setting up rice cooker in area used for drying of equipment @ warewashing- Moved to prep area
590.003/3-305.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Energize last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Energize on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Energize?

Across the inspection record, “cutting surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Energize.

How does Energize compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Energize most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has Energize's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Energize have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Energize 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 Energize inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Energize is inspected around two times per year on average.