Mida

186 Brookline Av, Boston, MA 02215
American
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Mida has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “system maintained in good repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Second hand sink in prep area without soap. Ensure all hand sinks have soap and twoels at all times.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Beef broth covered in refrigerator at 68F. Cool foods completely to 41F prior to covering.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Faucet at 3 compartment sink leaks. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning scheduled for 12/22.
590.006/6-501.14-C
70
May 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chickpea meat sauce and cooked mushrooms at 60F at cookline. Removed to walk-in refrigerator. Food out for 1 hour. Ensure cold foods stay cold throughout service time.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken at cookline stored above mussels and fish. Corrected on site. Store raw chicken below raw seafood.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips for teting dish machines. Provide test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Interiors of cookline refrigeration drawers with spills and soils. Moisture and soils under bar. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Bathroom doors are not self-closing. Provide self-closing doors to bathrooms.
590.006/6-202.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leaking pipe at warewsahing area. Repair to prevent pooling water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
58
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw steak above ready to eat items in reach in cooler. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: Oysters in walkin cooler no tag with product. Provide. Tags on file. Maintain with the product until sold out. Shellstock tag file is in disarray. Organize in chronological order record date of last sold on tags.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings under ice cream machine and on floor next to water heater. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Reminder (*) missing on menu for oysters. Provide. Font size too small on disclosure statement Provide 11 or above.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Ice cream machine with damaged and bent side panels. Repair/replace.
590.004/4-501.11-C
61
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Products in drawer refrigeration unit located on the cookline at 50F Unit has a internal temperature of 60F All products were plced in the unit less than 1 hour prior to the inspection per the PIC- All products were removed and placed in the walkin that was at 38F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee handling and cutting fruits for garnish with bare hands- Reviewed and corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Refrigeration unit at the cookline with an internal temperature of 60F All products were removed at the time of the inspection Make repairs to ensure the unit holds a temperature of 41F or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
67
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mida last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mida on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mida?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mida.

How does Mida compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Mida most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Mida's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mida have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Mida inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mida is inspected around three times per year on average.