Fuel America

152 Chestnut Hill Av, Brighton, MA 02135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Fuel America, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Restaurants in Brighton average 88, so Fuel America is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handler obsefved without hair restraint. Provide hair restraints for all food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

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Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: Temperature on the high temperature dishwasher is not 180F Machine was run 3 times and the sanitizing temperature did not go above 170F Make proper repairs Use disposable tableware until proper sanitizing in the machine is verified

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection for the high temperature dishwasher- Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Space noted at the bottom of the rear exit door allowing visible light to come in- Install door sweep

590.006/6-202.15-C

Toilet rooms enclosed (c)

Inspector notes: Restroom used by employees does not have a self closing door- Repair

590.006/6-202.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Multiple floor tiles noted with damage or missing- Replace

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 25, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at warewashing area without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at employee toilet without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed some boxes with single use /take out containers on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Several old not in use equipment stored on the floor soiled. Remove not in use equipment and store properly the rest.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Some of the interior of counters at serving line soiled. Shelves at warewashing area soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fuel America last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fuel America on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Fuel America compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Fuel America most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Fuel America's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fuel America have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fuel America 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 Fuel America inspected?

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

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