El Pelon
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
82
Score
El Pelon, located at 2193 Commonwealth Av in Brighton, MA, had a low-risk inspection on October 17, 2025, with a score of 82. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues with cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events, surface characteristics of indoor areas, and thawing procedures. Across 14 scored inspections, El Pelon has historically maintained a low-risk rating.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Oct 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jan 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
58
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
May 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Nov 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
May 10, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
47
May 3, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
47
Violations — Oct 17, 2025 Inspection
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedures or supplies for clean up of V&D events. Handout provided.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom walls with damaged wall surfaces and peeling paint. Clean and resurface. Hole in wall next to stairs leading to basement. Repair.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Raw steak thawing in container of still water in basement. Thaw product under continously runnnig water 70F or less.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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