Tin Tin Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Tin Tin Buffet has 10 inspections in the public record. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Brighton restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the cook line observed opened #10 cans being used as vessels for water and containers for cooking ingredients; once the #10 cans have been opened move ingredients to a cleanable durable nonporous container and do not use #10 cans as vessels for liquids or other ingredients.
590.004/4-101.19-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: At the dry goods containers: MSG sugar flour corn starch salt observed small deli containers stored inside the bulk containers. Cease usage of scoops without handles and provide scoops with handles to prevent contamination from hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: At the sink at a server station a pipe leaks when water is turned on and staff have placed a hotel pan below the pipe to catch the water; repair or replace the sink and pipes so water no longer leaks into the cabinet.
590.005/5-205.15-C
86
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: In sandwich cooler at cookline observed raw beef stored directly above RTE tofu and vegetables in reach-in cooler; person in charge corrected on site. Store raw meat proteins below RTE foods and based on final cooking temperature hierarchy.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: In kitchen behind warewashing machine on stairs leading to basement observed small dark rodent droppings. Pest control report from 12/17/2025 indicates multiple captures of rodents. Clean and sanitize areas of rodent droppings and provide a new pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen observed an employee wetting a wiping cloth in a hand sink and in the other hand sink in the kitchen observed sink basin blocked with utensils; hand sinks must be used only for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood inspection sticker expired December 2025; schedule a cleaning and provide an updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: At rear exit in kitchen observed holes in the bottom of the door next to the walkin units; repair or replace door or add door sweep to prevent pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink next to warewashing area lacks employees must wash hands signage; provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed usage of bowls as scooping utensils in kitchen; use scoops with handles to prevent possible contamination from hands.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of ice machine is heavily soiled; floors underneath cook line and interiors of deep frying machines are heavily soiled; clean and sanitize areas of soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
55
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak under dish machine. Leak under hand sink in dining room. Repair as needed to avoid attracting pests
590.005/5-205.15-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered trash in employee bathroom. Provide covered trash bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
90
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean condition-hands and arms (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employees wiping her face multiple times while in the kitchen without washing her hands after Corrected on site
590.002/2-301.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Blade of can opener with heavy encrusted soils Interior of breading containers with encrusted product- Change with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report- Review with all staff
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored between equipment at the cookline- Discontinue
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exteriors of refrigeration including handles with dried on soils- Clean with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Open drinks noted on shelving in the kitchen- Provide covered cup with straw
590.002/2-401.11-C
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods. Raw chicken stored over produce and raw pork. Raw pork stored over ready to eat foods. Store raw animal meat under ready to eat foods and produce. Store raw chicken below raw pork products.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Undiluted quats sanitizer stored in spray bottle for sanitizing tables. Dilute sanitizer according to label directions to avoid toxic levels.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer stored in Windex bottle. Store chemicals in labeled bottles. Do not reuse bottles of different chemicals. Mixing chemicals can be dangerous.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken in small container covered with plastic at 66F. Spread out on sheet tray. Cool foods completely to 41F before storage and covering.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of ice machine with splashes. Exterior of dishmachine and under dishmachine with soils and debris. Maintain clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
May 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. Provide cleaning date
590.006/6-501.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop stored with ice at server station. Store scoop out of ice to prevent contamination from hands. Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.12-C
90
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hot Holding Buffet- Fried Chicken 112 Baked Fish 110F. PIC stated they had been just out and put them for immediate re-heating at 165F in the oven. Mantain at 135F or above.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer with dried up food debris . Clean and sanitize properly. Can opener with dried up food debris. Clean properly. Knifes on magnetic strip soiled with rust due to strage on the rusted strip. PIC took them for warewashing. Keep clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and interior of several refrigerating unit soiled. Clean properly.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors going to lower level soiled. Clean all properly.
590.006/6-501.13-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cups used to dispene bulk food products. Use handled utensils only.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed containers with raw chicken stored above containers with raw fish. Separate properly. Boxes with soda liquid stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of not in use items at lower level. Remove and clean the area.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Lower level rear door with gaps at the bottom. Repair/install new door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Magnetic strip for knife storage rusted. Clean to remove or replace.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
May 4, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employes handling Ready To Eat foods during preparation- Products discarded by PIC Review glove use procedures with all staff
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple products on hot holding self service line with temperatures of 110F-112F including cooked plantains and chicken wings. Products removed and reheated to 165F or above. Properly monitor holding temperatures
590.003/3-501.16-P1
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Blade to can opener with heavy encrusted soils- Clean following use with proper frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Establishment has an irreversible thermometer on site but it is not working- Replace batteries or unit if needed
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom used by employees is not self closing- Repair
590.006/6-501.19-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom used by employees in lower level with soils- Clean with proper frequency
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers expired April 2023- Schedule hood cleaning and inspection
590.006/6-501.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous soiled and damp wiping cloths on counters with no sanitizer solution set up- Corrected on site
590.003/3-304.14-C
45
Dec 14, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Urinal in the mens room not functioning. Handle to the toilet in the mens room is leaking when flushed. Address and make all necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Stainless steel divider inside of the 2 bay sink is not securely attached not allowing water to fill on both sides at the same time. Address and make all necessary repairs inorder to properly fill sinks.
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored in between deli cooler and preparation table. Discontinue and store all knoives in a clean and protected manner.
590.003/3-304.12-C
86
Jul 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Ice used as exterior coolant prohibited as ingredient (p)
Inspector notes: Employees placing personal foods in ice bin used at drink station- Discontinue Products removed at the time of the inspection and ice was replaced
590.003/3-303.11-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Deep plastic tub of cooked noodles covered in plastic prepared the previous day per the Owner was at 61F in refrigeration. Reviewed proper cooling procedures Product was voluntarilly discarded and denatured by the owner
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with employees
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Closing toilet room doors (c)
Inspector notes: Self closing mechanism on restroom door used by employees broken- Repair
590.006/6-501.19-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom in lower level used by employees with soils on toilet and sink including handles- Clean with proper frequency
590.006/6-501.18-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exteriors of refrigeration including handles and door tracks with soils and debris- Clean
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Debris on ground around dumpster- clean Cover of dumpster damaged and not closing properly- Repair
590.005/5-501.115-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Floors below high temperature dish machine and under the 3 bay sink with heavily worn grout allowing water to pool- Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tin Tin Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tin Tin Buffet on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tin Tin Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils between-use storage” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Tin Tin Buffet.
How does Tin Tin Buffet compare to other restaurants in Brighton?
Tin Tin Buffet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brighton average of 88.
Has Tin Tin Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tin Tin Buffet have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tin Tin Buffet 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 Tin Tin Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tin Tin Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants