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Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility

60 St Thomas More Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
School / Childcare
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility's latest score of 100 sits above the Brighton average of 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water leaking under 3 compartment sink. Repair as needed to avoid standing water accumulation.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daylight visible under back doors to loading dock. Repair or replace door sweeps to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Water dripping under conveyor dish machine. Service call placed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna thawed in refrigerator. Pierce or remove packaging prior to thawing.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light visible under back doors. Replace door sweeps as needed to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cooked and cooled items at the salad bar with temperatures above 41F Cooked Cauliflower 50F Cooked Peppers 47.5F Productes were on the salad bar for less than 30 min per the PIC Products were removed and placed in a freezer to cool- Replaced by products below 41F During the reinspection on 03/07/24 temperatures of products at the salad bar were noted above 41F Cooked Chicken 45F Chickpeas 48F Hummus 52F Pasta Salad 51F All foods were in the unit less than 2 hours per the PIC and were removed at this time and placed in the walkin at 38F Facilities was contacted to verify that the open unit is maintaining at below 41F Discontinue using the salad bar unit until it is verified the unit is properly holding and ensure that all products are placed out and held at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Areas located in food service areas including the area at the back of the beverage coolers with insufficient light- Repair to provide brighter lighting
590.006/6-303.11-C
82
Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple cooked and cooled items at the salad bar with temperatures above 41F Cooked Cauliflower 50F Cooked Peppers 47.5F Productes were on the salad bar for less than 30 min per the PIC Products were removed and placed in a freezer to cool- Replaced by products below 41F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pasta in a tightly covered large plastic container in the walkin There was heavy condensation on the interior ofthe lid The label indicated the product was prepared on 02/27/24 and the internal temperature at the time of the inspection was 57F Theproduct was removed discarded and denatured Review cooling procedures with staff
590.003/3-501.14-P
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink at the Center Stage station is not properly working (Water is at 132F)and employees must leave the station to properly wash hands Make repairs to ensure handsink is working properly for use
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Pot washer at the facility is not properly working/ All equipment being washed in a 3 bay sink - Make proper repairs or replace
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceilings at vents in the warewashing area and in the servicearea located on the 2nd floor with heavy dust buildup- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Foot pedal for the cold water at the handsink located at the Center Stage has broken off and only hot water was available- Replace pedal for use of the cold water
590.005/5-205.15-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear doors that lead to the loading docks with spaces at the bottom that allow light through- Provide door sweeps
590.006/6-202.15-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Areas located in food service areas including the area at the back of the beverage coolers with insufficient light- Repair to provide brighter lighting
590.006/6-303.11-C
52
Oct 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker Expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 6, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: One of the handsink at prep area out of order scheduled to be repair. Employees washing hand at other handsink. Repair properly.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility.

How does Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility 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 Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lower Dining Corcoran Dining Facility is inspected around three times per year on average.

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