Hippo Kitchen

241 Market St, Brighton, MA 02135

Other

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Hippo Kitchen has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Brighton restaurant, which scores around 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer was able to be provided during inspection from the establishment; provide a thin metal stemmed thermometer suitable for measuring the internal temperatures of foods. The person in charge ordered a food thermometer from an online retailer during inspection.

590.004/4-302.12-PF

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

Inspector notes: The interior of the fryer cabinets are heavily encrusted in grease and soils; clean and sanitize of grease and soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: The hood cleaning company is not on the registered hood cleaner companies list; have your hood inspected by an approved cleaner from the Boston Fire Department list.

590.006/6-501.14-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in 55F-60F water and deli cups used to portion foods from bulk; store utensils on a clean and sanitized surface in water 135F and above or in cool running water and use utensils with handles to prevent contamination from hands.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Aluminum foil used to line shelves. Discard foil. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw beef and chicken stored over prodcue in walk-in refrigerator. Store raw meat below vegetables and ready to eat foods. Correced on site. Organize refrigerator to keep all meat on one shelf and produce on a different shelf.

590.003/3-302.11-P

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

Inspector notes: Covers of bulk food containers with soils and debris. Maintain bulk storage containers clean to prevent contamination

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)

Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up for cleaning and sanitizing while in service. Provide drain covers and retrain staff to set up sink for wash rinse and sanitize.

590.004/4-303.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Back screen door does not close completely. Door sweep damaged. Replace door sweep. Ensure door closes completely to prevent pests from entering kitchen.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under shelves cookline and 3 compartment sink with soils and debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Serving utensils in water at 90F. Store serving utensils clean and dry or in water over 135F.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining shelves. Discard cardboard and discontinue using to line shelves. Use materials that are cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Containers of raw meat stored above produce and ready to eat foods. Packages of pork and beef stored together. Old chicken boxes used for storage. Store raw meats below produce and ready to eat foods. Store raw meats separately by species. Discard old chicken boxes and do not use them for storage. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated. Corrected on site.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges at warewashing station. Discard sponges and do not use for washing food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cardboard lining walk-in refrigerator floor. Discard cardboard. Resurface floor as needed to be smooth cleanable durable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Rice spoon stored in 68F water. Store rice serving spoon in hot water over 135F or clean and dry.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hippo Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hippo Kitchen on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hippo Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hippo Kitchen.

How does Hippo Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Hippo Kitchen most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Hippo Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hippo Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hippo Kitchen 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 Hippo Kitchen inspected?

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

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