The Last Drop

596 Washington, Brighton, MA 02135

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Last Drop appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Across the inspection history, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Brighton facility scores 88, putting The Last Drop on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: At the chemical warewashing machine at the bar tested 0ppm chlorine after running the cycle multiple times; place a service call and have a technician repair or replace the warewashing machine and until then location has stated they will use plastic disposable one-time use cups for serving drinks.

590.004/4-501.114-P

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Observed an in-use cutting board that is heavily scored and discolored; resurface or replace the cutting board.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Both male and female restrooms lack employee must wash hands signage; provide.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Common name-working containers (pf)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Ensure all chemical bottles are labeled to prevent contamination.

590.007/7-102.11-PF

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

Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor under hand sink with soils and moisture. Floor in basement behind ice machine with standing water. Clean and monitor. Beer fridge at bar with standing water mold and debris. Clean to prevent contamination.

590.004/4-602.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand sink faucet at bar loose. Fix or seal to prevent water from leaking onto floor.

590.005/5-205.15-C

May 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not sanitizing. Serve all drinks in disposable cups until machine is sanitizing properly. Service call placed

590.004/4-501.114-P

Nov 28, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 24, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer at low temp bar machine reading 0ppm Machine was primed multiple times during the inspection and continued to test at 0ppm Make proper repairs to ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm Establishment will not use the machine until repairs are made and will use disposable cups

590.004/4-501.114-P

Nov 18, 2022

Routine

2 major violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small black flies noted in bar area- Provide updated pest control report

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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

Inspector notes: Ice machine in lower level with black mold like buildup- Clean

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Jun 15, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temperature bar machine not properly dispensing chlorine- Make proper repairs

590.004/4-204.117-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Last Drop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Last Drop on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Last Drop?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Last Drop.

How does The Last Drop compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

The Last Drop most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has The Last Drop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Last Drop have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Last Drop 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 The Last Drop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Last Drop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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