Rail Stop
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
61
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Rail Stop stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “handwashing signage”, which has been cited two times.
Rail Stop's latest score of 61 falls below the Brighton average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Observed pipe leaking under the 3 bay sink and tape around the faucet at the hand sink next to the pizza prep area. Contact licensed plumber to repair.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed staff shucking oysters next to the pizza station. The pizza were located on the table next to where the staff member was shucking the oysters. Spoke to the PIC and asked after the oyster are shucked what do they do with them and he stated they are sent out over the flip top which containes ready to eat foods. Discontinue shucking oysters in the pizza area.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the hand sink next to the 3 bay sink. Provide soap.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand wash signage inside both employee bathrooms. Provide proper signage.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Observed soiled shelving under both prep tables. Sanitize clean and organize under both tables. Observed soiled walls behind the 3 bay sink. Clean to remove build up.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Nov 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: Detergent dispenser for dish machine detached from wall and leaking. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment at three bay sink with quats sanitizer in place until repairs can be made.
590.004/4-501.15-C
95
May 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Bar staff not washing hands upon inspection. Corrected on site.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: None of the three handsinks at bar have paper towels. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)
Inspector notes: One of two low temp glasswashers at bar inoperable. Repair. Other unit working properly @ 50PPM for warewashing.
590.004/4-501.15-C
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Jan 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine sanitizer empty. Corrected on site.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Date of last sold not being wriiten on shellstock tags. Retrain staff.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate. Provide. 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)
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Broken steam table no longer in use slated for replacement. Remove old equipment.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Soda syrup is being stored under and open stairwell. Relocate or provide guard on staircase to protect.
590.003/3-305.12-C
67
May 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit on site (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Menu missing the proper consumer advisory. Provide disclosure stating"these items are served raw undercooked cooked to order" (*) asterisk all affected items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine temp guage reading error.Repair Maintain rinse 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. Color changing strip reading in compliance. OK to continue using machine PIC to monitor
590.004/4-502.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks next to the ice machine.
590.006/6-501.114-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the 2 tier rolling cart at the cook line to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
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Dec 21, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chicken on steam table at 106F for unknown time. Person in charge discarded. Hold hot foods at 135F or higher.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at bar hand sink. Person in charge corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in stagnet water on production line. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand was only signage at bar hand sink. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: High temperature bar dish machine is leaking. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Small refrigerator at end of bar is soiled. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Aug 19, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Marinara sauce on flat top grill at 120F. Person in charge re heated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees prepping vegetables without gloves. Person in charge corrected. Effected food discarded.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled bottle of chemical at the bar. Label.
590.007/7-101.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator or high temp testing strips available for high temp dish machines. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine has visable soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ice cream scoop in stagnet water.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabled bottles of oil. Label
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rail Stop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rail Stop on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rail Stop?
Across the inspection record, “handwashing signage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rail Stop.
How does Rail Stop compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Rail Stop most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.
Has Rail Stop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rail Stop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Rail Stop 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 Rail Stop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rail Stop is inspected around two times per year on average.
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