The Scoop N Scootery

2 Chestnut Hill Av, Brighton, MA 02135
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

The Scoop N Scootery appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

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

Across the inspection history, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting The Scoop N Scootery squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks with spills and soils. Clean and maintian. Hand wash sinks for hand washing only- no dumping.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: . Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris behind and under freezers and 3 compartment sink. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests and contamination.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink not set up for wash rinse and sanitize during operation. Retrain staff to set up 3 compartment sink when open and operating.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings throughout establishment. Clean under and behind all refrigeration and freezer units. Provide current pest report. Rat droppings around trash area out side. Clean and mmonitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks with spills and soils. Clean and maintian. Hand wash sinks for hand washing only- no dumping.
590.006/6-501.18-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing area. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris behind freezers. Container of stagnant water under 3 compartment sink. Bathroom with over flowing trash. Tops of freezers with spills and soils. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests and contamination.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse on glue trap under prep table. Fly strips with dead flies. Discard dead pests to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test strips for testing chlorine sanitizer. Provide test strips. Sanitizer mixed according to label directions
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Top of ice cream freezers with spills. Debris and mouse droppings under 3 compartment sink and behind grease trap. Debris and mouse droppings under dry storage shelves. Mouse droppings in storage closet. Outside trash area with rat droppings. Clean all areas and monitor for activity.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Back porch with discarded mops and mop head. Storage closet with unused items. Discard old broken or unused boxes to prevent harboring pests.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Boxes of food containers in basement stored on the floor. Elevate boxes to prevent contamination from pests.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
May 19, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: At this time PIC could not find a test kit for the sanitizer being used in the three Bay sink. Please provide a test kit for bleach and review proper set up with all staff.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the fruit and regular fly issue in the back room and around trash area. Have Pest control inspect and address.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean and organoze hallway closet that has paper towels and toilet paper stored in a pile with all other types of things.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to label all topping containers as discussed.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ice cream freezer at front counter will need to be cleaning and defrosted. Remove tape and repair freezer.
590.004/4-202.16-C
70
Sep 9, 2022
Routine
6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles not labeled
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Employees must be properly trained in food safety and sanitation as it relates to their assigned duties per code.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No food thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quatanary sanitizer test kit
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink basins are heavily solid providing proof that hand sinks are being used for other purposes
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of flies in food prep/ware washing areas Provided full extermination to include fly issues and control
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clutter in closet and back room
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Previous certified food protection manager left recently. Provide proof of a full time on site certifed food protection manager
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Using disposable bowls to scoop condiments Food containers stored in direct contact with floor
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving including under food prep tables
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors attachments and mats Built up soils walls and attachcments Prep/ware washing areas
590.006/6-201.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Fly paper hung from sprinkler system above prep/ware washing area
590.006/6-501.112-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Scoop N Scootery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Scoop N Scootery on file is from Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Scoop N Scootery?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Scoop N Scootery.

How does The Scoop N Scootery compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

The Scoop N Scootery most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.

Has The Scoop N Scootery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Scoop N Scootery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Scoop N Scootery 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 Scoop N Scootery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Scoop N Scootery is inspected around two times per year on average.