Hobson's Bar & Kitchen

353 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02134

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Hobson's Bar & Kitchen has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Brighton facility scores 88, putting Hobson's Bar & Kitchen on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Low Temp Dish Machine not registering any sanitizer level. Repair to mantain 50-100ppm.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: CO2 not secured /chained. Provide.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Some packaged food items and single-use utensils stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Aug 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Record date of last sold on shellstock tags store in proper order.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Remove old griddle and equipment from back outside area.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Nov 1, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Recent Gnaw marks in dumpster lid. Replace.

590.005/5-501.13-C

Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)

Inspector notes: Clutter of seasonal furniture barrells cardboard in outside area. Remove.

590.005/5-501.115-C

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove items from outside storage shed that are not in use. Pest proof out of use planters in back area of restaurant

590.006/6-501.114-C

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory too small. Provide font size 11 or above.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity with what appears to be rat droppings in defunct compressor next to garage storage area. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. To refer ISD environmental to address burrows on what appears to be city property above granite wall bordering sidewalk.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Out of use compressor oil storage container in outside area. Remove equipment not in use in outside areas and garage.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Holes in ceiling storage room ceiling. Seal.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Exposed earth in rear alleyway with what appears to be rodent burrows. Treat and seal with impermeable materials.

590.006/6-102.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hobson's Bar & Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hobson's Bar & Kitchen on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hobson's Bar & Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “maintaining refuse areas and enclosures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hobson's Bar & Kitchen.

How does Hobson's Bar & Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Hobson's Bar & Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Hobson's Bar & Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hobson's Bar & Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hobson's Bar & Kitchen 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 Hobson's Bar & Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hobson's Bar & Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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