Perillas Food
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
70
Score
Across the available record, Perillas Food has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from May 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Brighton restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit & diarrhea kit. Provide. Supplies and procedures will be sent over with this report.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken being stored in buckets of stagnant water in the back room. Ensure staff is trained on thawing process. Chicken 55F. Removed and put back into refrigeration unit.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink and above the ice cream equipment. Clean walls to remove grease and soil. Observed clutter in the back room. Clean and organize
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen equipment being stored and not being used. Remove all unnessary equipment. Ice cream chest/oven on the floor in the back.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser both not working. Repair paper towel holder and soap dispenser at the hand sink.
590.006/6-501.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trash back wrapped around the the drain under the prep sink. PIC stated the prep sink is broken. Contact licensed plumber to repair the prep sink.
590.005/5-205.15-C
70
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer in use tested at below 100PPM. Instructed PIC to drain sanitizer and make new sanitizer properly dilluted.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken thawing in bus buckets in standing water. Thaw properly.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water on floors in back area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Feb 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC present limited to no knowledge on required employee health policy. Retrain staff. Provided translated guidance document in spanish.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pans and untensils stored as clean not stored properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Out of use ice cream chest. Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
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Mar 7, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling above cookline of visible dust and soils. Estimate for cleaning next week
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Cleaning scheduled for 3/5
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Feb 23, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer soiled with raw meat. Clean and sanitize
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Online menu missing advisory for soft boiled egg. Provide. https://order.toasttab.com/online/perillas-allston-380-western-ave#d8e09194e-2144-4963-8a8e-d2b6d01e44bed8a166c64-b81d-4d87-98a9-5c56c18dc7c9
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: On site PIC could not state all exclusionary symptoms for food employees. Retrain staff. Handout provided via email.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling above cookline of visible dust and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker is expired. Provide current.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: Certificate of Occupancy states 49 persons. Provide choke save certificate. Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.
590.009(E)
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Chicken thawing in standing water. COS.
590.003/3-501.13-C
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Jul 20, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the walk in observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Label all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-101.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food protection managers and allergen awareness certificates observed expired.Provide current certificates from a full time employee.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walk in unit floor to remove soils & excess water buildup.
590.006/6-501.13-C
74
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices food-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer - must be thin probe
590.004/4-203.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on electronic ordering kiosk
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit vomiting and diarrheal
590.002/2-501.11-PF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Perillas Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Perillas Food on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Perillas Food?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Perillas Food.
How does Perillas Food compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Perillas Food most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Perillas Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Perillas Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Perillas Food 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 Perillas Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Perillas Food is inspected around two times per year on average.
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