Ef Boston School
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
67
Score
The EF Boston School, located at 200 Lake St in Brighton, MA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on September 3, 2025, receiving a score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning nonfood-contact surfaces, one major violation related to time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding, and three minor violations. Across 14 scored inspections, EF Boston School has historically maintained a medium-risk rating.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Sep 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
58
Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Oct 5, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
45
Sep 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
45
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Dec 19, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jun 13, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
45
Jun 3, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
45
Violations — Sep 3, 2025 Inspection
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor around grease trap trapping water. Resurface for smooth cleanable surface to avoid pooling water and attracting pests.
590.004/4-101.19-C
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salad bar items not cooled properly prior to placing into salad unit: chicken 100F pasta salad 60F chickpeas 77F. Ensure all prepped foods are cooled to 41F after prepping before display in salad bar. All items moved to freezer for rapid cooling.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Drawers at hotline with food debris. Soils and debirs around grease trap. Soils and debris on floor in dish room. Clean and sanitize all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Day light visible under back door in basement. Provide door sweep to prevent pests from entering.
590.006/6-202.15-C
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Clean and sanitize.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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