Brightmore of East Memphis

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The most recent inspection turned up five violations, more than the four found previously. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: Cutting board on prep cooler is severely stained with deep grooves. Please replaced cutting boards to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

Inspector notes: Black build up observed on wall at dish machine during inspection.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Drain under prep sink has black build up. Please clean drain to prevent the spread of bacteria.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Several water stains observed on ceiling tiles. Please replaced ceiling tiles.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee cost hang on can goods storage rack. All personnel belongings must be stored in a designated area to prevent physical contamination.

Dec 5, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used

Inspector notes: To go containers on the floor in the storage area. Ensure all single serve containers are stored 6 inches off the floor.

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Cutting board on prep table is stained and bruised. Cutting boards need to be replaced.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen. Physical facility has to be maintained at all times for compliance.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: Boxes of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. All food in the freezer has to be stored 6 inches off the floor.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brightmore of East Memphis last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brightmore of East Memphis on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Brightmore of East Memphis's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brightmore of East Memphis have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brightmore of East Memphis means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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