Glasser Coffee Company

589 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Glasser Coffee Company has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

“(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Brighton facility scores 88, putting Glasser Coffee Company on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: At the barista area opened non dairy milks at 62F kept at ambient temperatures; the person in charge removed them to active refrigeration to cool to 41F. Keep cold TCS foods at 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed a customer bringing a dog into the food establishment and no staff asked the customer if the animal was a service animal. The Health Inspector asked the customer if the dog was a service animal to which they replied it was not. Retrain staff on service animal laws and statutes.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: The person in charge was not able to answer questions about food safety temperatures reportable illnesses or reportable symptoms; provide a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety and illness policy.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food handlers in the back of house not wearing effective hair restraints; provide hair restraints for food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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(a )cooling methods (pf)

Inspector notes: Cooked potatoes covered in refrigerator at 70F. Cool cooked foods uncovered to 41F. Spread out cooked potatoes in single layer for rapid cooling.

590.003/3-501.15-PF

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all chemical bottles to prevent contamination. Corrected on site

590.007/7-102.11-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food handlers without hair restraints. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Degraded wood panel covering grease trap. Discard wood and use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Mop closet without door or barrier. Provide barier for mop closet to prevent contamination to food prep area.

590.006/6-501.113-C

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 5, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cheese in plastic pans over ice in prep area at 50F-Product out of refrigeration for less than 2 hours per PIC Reviewed with PIC and products were placed in refrigeration at 38F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips for quats sanitizer available at the time of the inspection- Provide

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Sep 2, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked eggs in hot holding at 128F- Pan is smaller than unit allowing heat to escape- Reviewed and corrected by PIC- eggs discarded and denatured. Cooked potatoes on counter for less than 1 hour at 72F. Establishment is reheating for service. Reviewed Potatoes reheated to 171F and placed in hot holding

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was a dog present in the dining/ service area- Provide signage in establishmnet for service animals only Staff shall identify whether an animal is a service animal Reviewed at the time of the inspection

590.006/6-501.115-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with balack and yellow buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Glasser Coffee Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Glasser Coffee Company on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Glasser Coffee Company?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Glasser Coffee Company.

How does Glasser Coffee Company compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Glasser Coffee Company most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Glasser Coffee Company's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Glasser Coffee Company have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Glasser Coffee Company 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 Glasser Coffee Company inspected?

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

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