Silhouette Lounge

200 Brighton Av, Allston, MA 02134

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Silhouette Lounge, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Allston restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Black mold-like substance on interior ice machine chute. Clean and sanitize.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Soils and debris under bar under refrigeration and shelving in kitchen and under soda rack in basement. Trash and debris behind dumpster. Old and soiled cardboard in basement. Discard trash and clean all areas to avoid attracting and harboring pests.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine with black mold like buildup- Clean with proper frequency

590.004/4-601.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Priority violation noted on inspection report- Review with staff Maintain a proper cleaning schedule

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Cases of single service items stored on the floor in the lower level- Store properly on shelving

590.004/4-903.11-C1

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors throughout the lower level with soils and trash Floors of kitchen and bar with soils pooled water at area of ice machine Clean all areas with proper frequency

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of leak below the ice machine that is causing water to pool on the floor of the kitchen- Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: CO2 tanks need to be chained and secured

590.006/6-501.114-C

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)

590.002/2-501.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: The interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide Quats & chlorine test kits on site.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the bar & in the kitchen location to remove debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks

590.006/6-501.114-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Posted certified food manager and allergen awareness certificates observed expired. Provide current certifications from a full time employee/

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Provide a label on the bulk popcorn storage bin.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Silhouette Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Silhouette Lounge on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Silhouette Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Silhouette Lounge.

How does Silhouette Lounge compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Silhouette Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Silhouette Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Silhouette Lounge 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 Silhouette Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Silhouette Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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