Menton

348 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

French

Last inspected: Jul 13, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Menton has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 13, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 13, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 15 violations before that.

“Variance requirement” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Repeat priority violations of specialized proecesses. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging cooked celery root and cabbage. Discontinue. Product voluntarily discarded.

590.003/3-502.12-PF

Variance requirement (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging celery root and cabbaged. Apply for variance and submit HACCP plan.

590.003/3-502.11-PF

Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory disclosure missing on online menu for tuna tar tar. Raw oysters on print menu missing disclosure. Provide.

590.003/3-603.11-PF

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood tag expired. Provide current. PIC states scheduled for 7/27/23

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 22, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Cleaning procedure (p)

Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing by food employees at the time of inspection. Reviewed proper handwashing practices with Sous Chef on site. COS.

590.002/2-301.12-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near receiving door obstructed by a two wheeler. Remove.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC could not produce a V&D spill kit. Provide.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Variance requirement (pf)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging fish and cooked TCS foods. Discontinue. Apply for variance with ISD health. Submit all required documentation with application provided via email and HACCP plan to isdhealth@boston.gov

590.003/3-502.11-PF

Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide irreversible indicator for high temperature dish machine.

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: No paper towels at kitchen handsink. COS.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Hole in window screen off kitchen. Repair.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Frequency-removal (c)

Inspector notes: Trash barrels in trash room full overflowing barrels of recycle items. Increase pickups as needed. Apply for site cleanliness license if none already on file

590.005/5-502.11-C

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Food workers without hair restraints. Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Back door off dish room is covered in black foam sound proof insulation that is compormised. Material is flaking off with visible particles on door handle. Make all necessary repairs.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Mechanical-ventilation (c)

Inspector notes: Table top fyer not under hood vent. Remove or relocate under commercial hood vent. Consult BFD for further guidance.

590.006/6-304.11-C

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Trash bins open. Maintain closed.

590.005/5-501.113-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

Inspector notes: Establishment is ROP packaging fish cooked fennel & oil and other items. Discontinue. All ROP packaged product was voluntarily discarded.

590.008/8-201.13-C

Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in trash room. Replace.

590.006/6-201.16-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Menton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Menton on file is from Jul 13, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Menton?

Across the inspection record, “variance requirement” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Menton.

How does Menton compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Menton most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Menton's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Menton have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Menton 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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