Milano Pizzeria and Pasta

60 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Milano Pizzeria and Pasta, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food storage containers identified with common name of food”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average for Brighton sits at 88, putting Milano Pizzeria and Pasta on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Per the person in charge there are no procedures or kit on site to address a vomit or diarrhea event; provide.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers in kitchen with scoops without handles used to dispense foods. Provide food grade scoops with handles to prevent contamination.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Observed employees handling food in kitchen with no hair restraints; provide hair restraints for food handlers.

590.002/2-402.11-C

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

Inspector notes: Observed in-use squeeze bottles not name labled; observed a container with a label saying peppers that per the person in charge contained salt. Provide name labels for containers with foods removed from bulk containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: The microwave's exterior surfaces when the front door is open are peeling and rusted; repair or replace to allow for proper cleaning.

590.004/4-501.11-C

May 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponge observed at ware washing area. Discard sponge and discontinue using to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

May 14, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: Containers of raw beef and chicken stored over cooked ready to eat pasta. Corrected on site. Store raw meat below cooked foods.

590.003/3-302.11-P

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No test strips for testing chlorine sanitizer. Provide chlorine test strips.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in baseent and under cookline. Rat droppings in basement storage room. Clean all areas monitor for activity and email current pest report.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Deli refrigerator with ice build-up. Tarys catching condensation inside. Service refrigerator as needed to repvent ice build-up and ensure proper operation.

590.003/3-307.11-C

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Sponge observed at warewashing sinks. Discard sponges. Discontintue to use sponges to wash food contact surfaces.

590.004/4-101.16-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Old soiled cardboard used to cover shelves grease trap and floor in basement storage room. Discard cardboard and discontinue using to line shelves. Soiled cardboard attracts pests.

590.004/4-101.19-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under cookline with grease and soils. Clean to avoid attracting pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: No cover for bathroom trash bin. Provide covered trash bin

590.005/5-501.17-C

Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)

Inspector notes: Dead mouse on glue trap under mixer. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.

590.006/6-501.112-C

Feb 10, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Marinara Sauce 99F. PIC increased the temperature of the unit and placed for immediate reheating to 165F .

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at toilet without paper towel . Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Aug 17, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Can opener with dried up debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed rodent-like droppings at the stairs going down in the basement. Provide an IPM report from a lincensed exterminator.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers at lower level withou labels. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Eggs placed on the floor inside walk-in unit. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelves at lower level walk-in unit soiled and rusty. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: The sweep at rear door damaged. Replace.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Milano Pizzeria and Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Milano Pizzeria and Pasta on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Milano Pizzeria and Pasta?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Milano Pizzeria and Pasta.

How does Milano Pizzeria and Pasta compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Milano Pizzeria and Pasta most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Milano Pizzeria and Pasta's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Milano Pizzeria and Pasta have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Milano Pizzeria and Pasta 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 Milano Pizzeria and Pasta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Milano Pizzeria and Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.

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