Pino's Pizza House
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Pino's Pizza House, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “backflow prevention”, which has been cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brighton restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks not chained/secured. Secure properly..
590.006/6-201.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed wet on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution..
590.003/3-304.14-C
90
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: At the food prep sink in the back of the restaurant there is no air gap where the employees wash the produce; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: At the food prep sink in the back of the restaurant there is no air gap where the employees wash the produce; have a licensed plumber pull proper permits and install an air gap.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut vegetables in hotel pans above the pizza prep station: onions bell peppers 67F; cut cucumbers in front cooler facing customers 53F. Hold TCS items at or below 41F. Staff states that the cut vegetables had been cut and prepared at around 10am; the inspector instructed the staff to remove the vegetables from service and place them uncovered in the walkin cooler to reach 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked pizzas are held without active hot holding at 75F; cooked chicken parm and eggplant parm at 77F at the sandwich station. Staff moved pizzas that were cooked less than an hour ago to the walkin cooler; the chicken parm and eggplant were put into oven to reheat to 165F and the hot holding unit was turned turned on to place the foods in once the foods reach 165F.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit and dirrhea clean up procedures or kit was able to be produced by employees when asked by the inspector. Provide procedures and kit for a vomit and diarrhea event.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Assignment (pf)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection there was no person in charge on site and no person on site that could answer questions regarding food safety sanitization employee illness or that could take active managerial control. Designate a person in charge on site that is knowledgeable about food safety sanitization employee illness and can take active managerial control.
590.002(A)/2-101.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: During operating hours there are glue fly traps hung in the food prep areas; discontinue use of fly traps during active hours.
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored in between equipment at the front customer facing cooler; store in-use utensils on clean santized surfaces.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: In the employee restroom there is no employees must wash hands signage; provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: The table the flat top grill sits on is encrusted in soils and grease; the plywood the soda syrup dispensers is heavily soiled in encrusted syrups; clean and sanitize surfaces.
590.004/4-601.11-C
43
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of spilled soda syrup noted below soad lines in the basement- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Packaged products stored directly on the floor in the walkin- Corrected on site
590.003/3-305.11-C
90
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Internal panel of ice machine with soils- Reviewed proper cleaning/sanitizing procedures with staff
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Manual warewashing sink compartment requirements (c)
Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection there was no detergent/no-rinse sanitizer available for use in the 2 bay sink- Owner was going to pick up product following inspection Sanitizer shall be available at all times
590.004/4-301.12-C
86
May 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine at lower level soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: CO2 tanks in lower level not chained/secured. Secure properly
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Bottom of the walk-in unit at lower level and shelves soiled. Wooden counter at lower level soiled. ---Clean all properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
82
Nov 17, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired. Provide a current one.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
May 2, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pino's Pizza House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pino's Pizza House on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pino's Pizza House?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pino's Pizza House.
How does Pino's Pizza House compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Pino's Pizza House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.
Has Pino's Pizza House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pino's Pizza House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pino's Pizza House 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 Pino's Pizza House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pino's Pizza House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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