Nakhon
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
70
Score
Public records show six inspections at Nakhon stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Brighton restaurant, which scores around 88. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: The person in charge who is a certified food protection manager was not able to answer questions regarding food safety illness policy; provide a person in charge that is knowlegable about food safety and illness policy.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Behind the point of sale counter just outside the doors to the back of house on the floors of the dry goods storage area observed small dark rodent droppings as well as gnawing on the baseboards behind the point of sales area; clean and sanitize the area of droppings have your pest control operator perform as many services as needed to provide a clean (no activity no captures) and execute any exclusionary measures needed to prevent pest entry and send the report to isdhealth@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cold holding units lack internal thermometers; provide internal thermometers in conspicuous locations inside all cold holding units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The baffles of the hood in the kitchen are heavily soiled with grease and the floors beneath and behind the cookline are heavily soiled with grease; clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: In bulk containers observed deli cups used to scoop foods from bulk; utensils with handles shall be used to scoop foods from bulk.
590.003/3-304.12-C
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Containers of hot rice 100F stacked in reach-in refrigerator. Spread out containers to allow rice to cool quickly and thoroughly.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Ventilation hood systems adequacy (c)
Inspector notes: Electric counter top fryer unit on table next to cookline without exhaust of fire supression. Remove fryer.
590.004/4-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Aluminum foil and cardboard used to cover shelves in kitchen and bottom of refrigerator. Discard foil and cardboard. Use materials that are durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
78
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fish and pork items on steam table at 100F. Placed into hot holding in less than an hour. Reheated to 185F. Ensure all hot food is held over 135F. Any foods reheated for hot holding heat to 165F. Monitor steam table temperatures.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle of quats sanitizer testing over 500ppm. Diluted to 200ppm. Follow label directions for diluting sanitizer tablets.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all chemical bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods packaged in house for self service without name of establishment. Provide accurate labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Scheduled for 10/29
590.006/6-501.14-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hats. Provide hat or hairnet for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
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Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fish and pork items on steam table at 100F. Placed into hot holding in less than an hour. Reheated to 185F. Ensure all hot food is held over 135F. Any foods reheated for hot holding heat to 165F. Monitor steam table temperatures.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Spray bottle of quats sanitizer testing over 500ppm. Diluted to 200ppm. Follow label directions for diluting sanitizer tablets.
590.007/7-204.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for either quats sanitizer or chlorine for dish machine. Provide test strips for all sanitizers used for food contact.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods packaged in house for self service without name of establishment. Provide accurate labels.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Label all chemical bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expires this month. Provide cleaning date.
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoops stored in 78F water. Store scoops in water over 135F or clean and dry.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers observed without hats. Provide hat or hairnet for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing sink. Discard sponges. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
41
Jul 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Dining room end of service hot line exposed to customer area. Provide barrier to prevent customers from contaminationg hotline.
590.003/3-306.11-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand sink for front of house service hotline. Provide hand sink in proximity to service hotline.
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Bathroom hand sink without hot water. Water 70F. PIC stated plumber has been contacted. Repair hot water as needed.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired this month. Hood vents with visible grease and soils. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for next week.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nakhon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nakhon on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nakhon?
Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Nakhon.
How does Nakhon compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Nakhon most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Nakhon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Nakhon have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nakhon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nakhon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nakhon is inspected around three times per year on average.
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