Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles

412 Market St, Brighton, MA 02135
Chinese
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The pattern that stands out is “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Brighton restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: At the finishing area there are cut chives parsley and carrots stored on the counter at 70F; the person in charge moved them to active refrigeration; keep TCS foods at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: A food thermometer could not be provided during the inspection; food establishments should always have a thin stemmed food thermometer available.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: In the kitchen area observed an employee using a handsink to store a water container and also using the handsink faucet to fill a saucepan; handsinks must only be used for hand washing and nothing else retrain staff.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The hood inspection stickers expired in November 2025; have an approved hood cleaner perform service and provide an updated inspection sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
67
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked eggs in deli refrigerator at 70F. Cool cooked foods completely to 41F before placing into service.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked eggs at 100F for more than 2 hours. Discarded by PIC. Cool cooked foods according to Health Code.
590.003/3-501.14-P
Conditions of use (p)
Inspector notes: Pesticide stored on prep table. Removed by PIC. Discard and discontinue using pesticide. Consult licensed pest control service as needed.
590.007/7-202.12-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw pork stored over tofu in refrigerator. Raw beef stored over cooked foods in refrigerator. Store raw meat products below cooked food. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing blocked with equipment. Keep hand sinks clear at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked eggs in refrigerator at 60F covered with plastic. Cool cooked foods uncovered.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris behind grease trap at warewashing area. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Paper bags full of soiled toilet paper next to toilet in bathroom. Provide trash can for waste.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-304.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink faucet at service counter leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: large pot of noodles soaking on floor in front of dish machine. Store food off the floor away from possible contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
35
Apr 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Packages of raw beef stored over produce and ready to eat foods in refrigerator. Store raw meat below produce and ready to eat foods.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under 3 compartment sink and cookline equipment. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soils towels observed on counters and tables. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent cross contamintation.
590.003/3-304.14-C
78
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Hydrated rice noodles stored at 75F at cook station. PIC stated noodles had been rehydrated in past hour. Store noddles in refrigerator ot prevent contamination.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Dish machine not testing for chlorine sanitizer. Service machine as needed to test at 50ppm.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing hand sink without soap. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewashing hand sink with out towels. Corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to retrain staff to cool noodles after hydrating. To keep hand sinks clear and stocked with soap and towels at all times.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at warewashing blocked. Keep hand sinks clear at all times. Staff using cookline hand sink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bay of 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard and paper bags lining bottom of refrigerator. Discard and discontinue using.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Bamboo cutting boards in kitchen. Remove cutting boards. Use plastic or hardwood cutting boards.
590.004/4-101.17-C
43
Oct 25, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in cooking area with soils. Wall in back storage area with spills. Ceiling tiles in cook area with smoke residue. Clean and replace tiles as needed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed wood floor under refrigeration units. Paint or seal for smooth cleanable non-absorbent surface.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Open mop sink in warewashing area. Enclose mop sink to prevent contamination. Use materials that are durable cleanable and non-absorbent.
590.006/6-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken floor tiles in warewashing area. Replace as needed so floor is smooth and cleanable.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles?

Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles.

How does Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wei's Yunnan Rice Noodles means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.