In House Cafe Company

132 Chestnut Hill Av, Brighton, MA 02135

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

In House Cafe Company appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “wiping cloths use limitation”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Brighton average 88, so In House Cafe Company is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed on cutting boards. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Aluminum foil lingin shelf near cookline. Discard foil- use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

May 23, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers at the cookline and at the pizza oven expired March 2025- Schedule a hood cleaning/inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 6, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exteriors of bulk food containers with built up soils Shelving along the front service line with debris and soils- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood stickers at the cookline and at the pizza oven expired March 2025- Schedule a hood cleaning/inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Single-service and single-use articles required use (p)

Inspector notes: The dishwasher at the location is not properly working and the establishment is using reusable tableware- Use disposible tableware until the unit is repaired or replaced

590.004/4-502.12-P

Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling RTE products with bare hands- REview proper glove use Corrected on site

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Properly label all bulk food containers and squeeze bottles

590.003/3-302.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Warewashing machine at the location is not properly working- Make proper repairs # bay sink available with 300ppm quats Disposible tableware to be used until repiars are made

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired April 2024- Hood cleaning/ inspection scheduled for 12/11/24

590.006/6-501.14-C

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Food containers with no labeling- Provide

590.003/3-302.12-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponges in use at the 3 bay sink- Discontinue

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on the counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Rice being dispensed with plastic cup. Discontinue use scoops/handle utensils.

590.004/4-903.11-C1

May 1, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Oct 18, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was In House Cafe Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at In House Cafe Company on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at In House Cafe Company?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at In House Cafe Company.

How does In House Cafe Company compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

In House Cafe Company most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has In House Cafe Company's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at In House Cafe Company have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at In House Cafe Company 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 In House Cafe Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, In House Cafe Company is inspected around three times per year on average.

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