Our Zone

1583 Commonwealth Av, Brighton, MA 02135
Other
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Our Zone has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Compared to the broader Brighton restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Schedule for cleaning. Provide a current hood vent sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: New Pest Control Company (Discreet) contracted and scheduled for servicing establishment this week. Provide IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish scheduled for repair. Three Bay Sink is being used at this time.
590.004/4-204.118-C
86
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer solution. Repair.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead mice in the mouse trap and droppings at the lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator clean the area and change the traps.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer soiled with dried up foor debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of cardboard boxes and other not in use equipment at the lower level. Remove and clean the area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: New Pest Control Company (Discreet) contracted and scheduled for servicing establishment this week. Provide IPM report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking line equipment with large grease build up. Clean to remove Several refrigerating unit/ three bay sink with soiled exterior/interior. Clean properly. Several storage shelves at both levels soiled. Clean properly Exterior of bulk food containers at both levels soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Warewashing machines flow pressure device (c)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish scheduled for repair. Three Bay Sink is being used at this time.
590.004/4-204.118-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers at the lower level without secured lid. Proviide proper enclosed commercial grade containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solutions.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the cooking line very soiled with grease. Clean to remove. Floor under three bay sink soiled. Clean properly Floors going to lower level soiled. Clean properly. Floor near the bulk food containers at both levels soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Schedule for cleaning. Provide a current hood vent sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine does not register any sanitizer solution. Repair.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dead mice in the mouse trap and droppings at the lower level. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator clean the area and change the traps.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer soiled with dried up foor debris. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around the cooking line very soiled with grease. Clean to remove. Floor under three bay sink soiled. Clean properly Floors going to lower level soiled. Clean properly. Floor near the bulk food containers at both levels soiled. Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Several bulk food containers at the lower level without secured lid. Proviide proper enclosed commercial grade containers.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solutions.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of cardboard boxes and other not in use equipment at the lower level. Remove and clean the area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking line equipment with large grease build up. Clean to remove Several refrigerating unit/ three bay sink with soiled exterior/interior. Clean properly. Several storage shelves at both levels soiled. Clean properly Exterior of bulk food containers at both levels soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Oct 10, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink is being used as a dump sink- Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of pest activity in kitchen- Provide an updated detailed pest control report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at the handwashing sink- Corrected
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous frozen products in various stages of defrosting throughout kitchen Reviewed and corrected
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floors throughout with soils- heavy black buildup alongwalls Shelving with soils Exteriors of refrigeration Clean all areas
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired- schedule hood cleaning/inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Space noted at the bottom of rear door- Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
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Jan 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a handwashing sink at the warewashing location.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No proof on site of a vomit clean up kit.Provide vomit/diarrhea clean up kit. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not reading chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintai sanituzer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. 3 bay sink to be used
590.004/4-501.114-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Interior wire rack shelving units observed worn with rust & soils.Clean to remove soils.Resurface/replace shelving as needed.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove soiled tin foil & cardboard from shelving at cook line.
590.004/4-502.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the cook line equipment to remove built up grease & soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the intrior of the single door freezer unit to remove soils & ice build up. Clean the rice cooker table to remove soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under/around the dumpster to remove trash & debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the ceiling tiles above the cook line to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement floor locations(discussed with the PIC) to remove evidence of mouse droppings. Address any issues with the Pest company. Clean the kitchen floor to remove soils/debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Provide covers for all prepped items located in the walk in refrigeration unit.
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Jun 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strip for chlorine sanitizer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cardboard (sioile) used on storage shelves. Remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled (fryolator). Clean properly.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Cleaning already scheduled for next Wednesday. Provide.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Our Zone last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Our Zone on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Our Zone?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Our Zone.

How does Our Zone compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Our Zone most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has Our Zone's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Our Zone have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Our Zone 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 Our Zone inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Our Zone is inspected around two times per year on average.