Mainely Burgers
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Mainely Burgers has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brighton restaurant scores 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Pest report dated 5/29/25 states cleaning concerns in drains and other areas. Address all sanitary cleaning items on the report and resubmit a clean updated pest control report upon reinspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Pest report dated 5/29/25 states cleaning concerns in drains and other areas. Address all sanitary cleaning items on the report and resubmit a clean updated pest control report upon reinspection.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
May 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing. Retrain staff. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Rodent bait stations (p)
Inspector notes: Exposed bait block under dunnage rack storing potatoes. Remove.
590.007/7-206.12-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at service line handsink. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be Mice droppings on floor behind water heater under dunnage rack & cookline equipment. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils and food debris under dunnage rack storing potatoes. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Jun 26, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food employees leaving and returning to the work area and not washing hands. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored in walkin in close proximity to RTE foods and above bacon. Raw chicken at cookine stored in drawer unit next to and behind hot dogs. Corrected on site. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Potatoes for french fries in large bucket in water at 70F. Suggested to Incorporate ice in to preparation step to maintain temperature control.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charged could not state the final cooking temperature for chicken. Retrain staff. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Online menu missing consumer advisory for burgers cooked to order https://www.mainelyburgers.com/menu Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
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Jan 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: 50lb bags of potatoes obstructing handsink. Remove. Handwashing practices are satisfactory.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager certificates posted are for owners off site per PIC. provide full time on site staff person who is a CFPM manager Provide proof of enrollment upon reinspection.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Dip well not turned on with soiled water and scoops. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled mops stored against soda syrup. COS.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Trash not picked up with boxes and refuse accumulating in back area. Increase pickups as needed. COS.
590.005/5-502.11-C
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Dec 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Bucket and utensils observed in production line hand sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters observed with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up under flat top grill. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Plastic cup used to dispense product on production line. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease receptacle observed with soils on exterior. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.13-C
74
May 12, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat items.Discontinue. Properly store raw / ready to eat items in proper locations PIC correcting
590.003/3-302.11-P
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Upon inspection there was no sanitizer set up.Provide proper sanitizer at all work /prep stations. PIC correcting
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee observed missing a hair restraint.Provide Corrected on site
590.002/2-402.11-C
74
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles on line are not labled. Bulk bins in back of house prep shelf are not labled. Provide labels
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above flat top grill are soiled with grease. Clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of freezer in back of house is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Damp cloths left out on production line. Remove.
590.003/3-304.14-C
82
Jul 12, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chipotle mayo (made on premises) 47 F PIC removed from unit and placed in walk in unit
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken raw ground beef and hot dogs stored in same draw next to each other in refrigeration draws Raw eggs stored on Salad units with mushrooms etc Ready to eat foods - Butter rolls stored with and under raw chicken and raw eggs (PIC started taking corrective action durning inspection)
590.003/3-302.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Kit is not complete
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink in ware washing - Items in hand sink basin and buckets stored in front of hand sink (PIC took corrective action during inspection)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing Asterisk (*) next to food items that are served raw or undercooked on menu board
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thin probe food thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: All employees must be trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates the their assigned duties per code by the Certified food protection manager Multiple priority foundation and core violations noted on inspection Provided an employee illness policy that reflects the food code
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Using disposable bowls to scoop dry goods Items stored on top of lockers
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored on counter tops etc in food prep and ware washing areas
590.003/3-304.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Back door to garage open - no screening or air curtain - protection
590.006/6-202.15-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers not inverted in ware washing area
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet clean and sanitized cups etc.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Stacking wet equipment - install sufficent drain boards to accomodate all air drying needs
590.004/4-301.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mainely Burgers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mainely Burgers on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mainely Burgers?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mainely Burgers.
How does Mainely Burgers compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Mainely Burgers most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Mainely Burgers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mainely Burgers have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mainely Burgers 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 Mainely Burgers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mainely Burgers is inspected around three times per year on average.
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