Tasca Restaurant

1612 Commonwealth Av, Brighton, MA 02135

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Tasca Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

Across the inspection history, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Brighton facility scores 88, putting Tasca Restaurant on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Some prepared food products without labeling at walk-in unit. Provide.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

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

Inspector notes: Some bulk food containers without label. Provide.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Handsinks at prep area without signage. Provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Several cutting boards heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: The establishment was using the low temperature dishwasher at the time of the inspection The unit was operating with no chlorine sanitizer- tested at 0ppm numerous times Ensure sanitizer is at the proper level prior to use

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher is not properly dispensing chlorine sanitizer The unit was drained filled and primed at the time of the inspection The unit continued to test at 0ppm The ownerwas contactacted and a repair will be made this evening The establishment may not use the unit until the sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm

590.004/4-204.117-PF

Thawing (c)

Inspector notes: Observed products defrostin in the prep sink in stagnant water- Reviewed the process at this time and corrected

590.003/3-501.13-C

Dec 21, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)

Inspector notes: Shell tag storage observed incomplete.Provide the shell tags are stored for 90 days in chronological order with the last served/sold datemarkings.

590.003/3-203.12-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of rodent activity observed (droppings) at the water heater & storage locations. Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Items in the walk in unit observed stored in the original can.Provide storage in food grade containers after opening.

590.003/3-305.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the basement floor around the water heaters to remove evidence of rodent droppings.

590.006/6-501.13-C

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Posted certified food managers & allergen awareness certificates observed expired. Provide current employee with current certifications

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

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

Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Oct 26, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No sanitizing test kit on site for chlorine sanitizer. Provide.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at bar used to store soiled glass. Discontinue use for handwashing only.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored wet on counters at the lower level prep area. Store properly in sanitizer solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasca Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasca Restaurant on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasca Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food storage containers identified with common name of food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tasca Restaurant.

How does Tasca Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Tasca Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Tasca Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tasca Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tasca Restaurant 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 Tasca Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tasca Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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