Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken

1443 Commonwealth Av, Brighton, MA 02135

Pizza

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, which has been cited three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brighton restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Upon reinspection observed small dark rodent droppings in basement and no pest control report was provided. Clean and sanitize the restaurant of the droppings and provide a pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of fryer cabinets heavily soiled with grease; clean and sanitize of soils and grease.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Dec 23, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: In walkin refrigerator and in sandwich cooler observed opened TCS items: deli meats cooked pasta tuna salad without date marking; provide date marking on ready to eat TCS items.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: In the basement on the stairs and in the main kitchen observed small dark rodent droppings. Clean and sanitize the restaurant of the droppings; have your prest control operator perform a service before reinspection and provide the report to damien.yee@boston.gov

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: There is no certified food protection manager certificate posted in the restaurant; provide.

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of walkin refigerator door heavily soiled interior of fryer cabinets heavily soiled with grease; clean and sanitize of soils and grease.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Mar 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker over the cookline is expired- The hood sticker over the oven expires April 2024 Per the PIC the 2 hoods were cleaned on the same day (October 18 2024) Provide updated sticker or have the hood cleand/inspected

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 11, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at cooking line without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent sticker expired and hood vent soiled with dust. Clean properly and provide a current hood vent sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

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

Inspector notes: Some boxes with single-use take-out containers stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.

590.004/4-903.11-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored on pizza oven handle. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Oct 17, 2022

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: Three Bay Sink not set up and missing two of the drain plugs. Set up properly and provide proper warewashing -Wash Rinse Sanitize.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood vent sticker expired. Provide a current one. Hood Vent with dust/grease build up. Clean properly to remove.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Freezer near cooking line with thick layer of ice. Remove and clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken on file is from Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken.

How does Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken 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 Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sammy's Pizza and Fried Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.

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