Sabor Do Brasil

174 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sabor Do Brasil six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

“Nonfood contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Allston average 80, so Sabor Do Brasil trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Several prepared food items without proper labeling inside walk-in unit . Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: At the prep area a mix of packaged food items personal objects and not in use equipment stored on a table. Remove and store properly separated.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under and around the meat grill soiled. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Food at lower level walk-in stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Counter under grill soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 9, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Employee bathroom without covered waste bin. Provide covered waste bin.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled cardbard lining dunnage rack in basement. Discard cardboard and discontinue using to line shelf. Use materials that are durable and non-absorbent.

590.004/4-101.19-C

May 23, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple products including salads on the self servicecold line at above 41F Products on the line less than one hour All products were removed and replaced with products from the walkin that were below 41F Properly monitor and make sure the unit is properly holding temperature

590.003/3-501.16-P

Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)

Inspector notes: At the time of the inspection the self service hot and cold line does not have a sneeze guard in front of the products . The the PIC it was removed- Replace

590.003/3-306.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Lasagna on the self service hot line at 119F- Removed and reheated to above 165F Maintain at 135F or above Product on the line less than 1 hour per the PIC

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Equipment stored in the handwashing sink in the back prep area- Removed

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report Review proper procedures with staff

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soil buildup on the floor under the cooklne- Clean

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Screen door at the rear damaged. Repair.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Dry storage food closet with soiled bottom. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitiizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Dec 20, 2022

Routine

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sponges use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed sponges at three bay sink. Discontinue use

590.004/4-101.16-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Loose debris at the rear area outside. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.114-C

(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)

Inspector notes: Boxes with single use utensils stored on the floor. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: No wiping cloths containers set up at lower level prep area. Provide proper containers with sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers without labels at lower level. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Do Brasil last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Do Brasil on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sabor Do Brasil?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sabor Do Brasil.

How does Sabor Do Brasil compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Sabor Do Brasil most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.

Has Sabor Do Brasil's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sabor Do Brasil have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sabor Do Brasil 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 Sabor Do Brasil inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sabor Do Brasil is inspected around two times per year on average.

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