Laughing Monk Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
90
Score
The Laughing Monk Cafe, located at 164 Brighton Av in Allston, MA, had a low-risk inspection on September 9, 2025, with a score of 90. This inspection identified two minor violations concerning food storage in prohibited areas and the between-use storage of in-use utensils. Across eight scored inspections, the Laughing Monk Cafe has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Jul 29, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
45
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
45
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 10, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 7, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Sep 9, 2025 Inspection
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Buckets of hydrating rice noodles stored under 3 compartment sink. Discontinue storing food under sinks to avoid possible contamination.
590.003/3-305.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice scoop stored in 80F water. Store scoop clean and dry on in hot water over 135F.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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