Midnight Morning
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2023, Midnight Morning has seven inspections in the public record. Midnight Morning was last inspected on Dec 23, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Ventilation hood systems filters” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Midnight Morning's 82 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to do a deep cleaning of the basement kitchen and have pest control come out after cleaning and bait for mice and roaches. PIC will need to address all the notes listed on the last report and have them removed by pest control when work is done. I will need a clean no catch pest report and have all recommendations done.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the shelves in the basement od any old droppings or any build up.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Please provide write documentation of the plan to fix the basement floor and time frame.
590.006/6-101.11-C
82
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasherdid not have any sanitizer in the bottle. PIC will need to review with staff to check this each day before you use it. This was corrected.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Pressure (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink next to the low temperature dishwasher did not have hot water. PIC will need to leave the hot water on at all times. If fauset is leaking then it will need to be repaired.
590.005/5-103.12-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store anything on the floor in the walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Small leak from the three bay sink. Please address.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: The floor on the cooking line and small areas in basement will need to be patched.
590.006/6-101.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Store in a clean area.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: The hood on the cooking line did not have any filters. PIC stated that they have not been put back in from being cleaned. Also the hood sticker will expired the month. Please have it cleaned.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the top of the dishwasher.
590.004/4-202.16-C
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May 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: On front counter found pastries on display but no sneeze guards of proper container. Please provide and discontinue to have them out in the open.
590.003/3-306.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a test kit for the basement dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC provide pest control report. Please review report and have pest control remove recommendations that have been corrected. Also please address roach found in changing area in basement.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink on the cooking line was blocked with sanitizer bucket.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Please provide paper towels in basement restroom.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a cover on the light above the dishwasher in basement.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all bulk food containers have lables.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the filters on the cooking line. Hood sticker is good.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink in the basement did not have an air gap on it. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and install an air gap on the prep sink only. If you have any question please let me know.
590.005/5-202.13-P
86
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has pest control doing inspectes each month. Reports list repairs that should be taken care. of. Please replace glue traps with roachs and old mouse. droppings. Please correct violations and have pest control come back out to inspect.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean wall and pipe behind the cooking line. Visibly soiled. Please clean the floor under equipment of any debris.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Please have a sanitizer bucket set up on the cooking and prep line.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure that all bulk food containers are labled. Not all on cooking line had labels.
590.003/3-601.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: At this time found hood filters visibly soiled and not properly installed. Please have cleaned and installed. Also the hood sticker expires this month. Please have it cleaned or a date when it will be done.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please provide door sweeps on mop sink doors and and other doors that is listed on the pest control report.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Intensity-lighting (c)
Inspector notes: Please replace light bulbs in the warewashing area.
590.006/6-303.11-C
67
Jun 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sink in the basement did not have an air gap on it. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and install an air gap on the prep sink only. If you have any question please let me know.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the cutting board at the salad station will need to be bleach out or resurfaced to remove deep dark stains
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned and installed properly. Hood sticker good unti Aug 2024
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all bulk food containers have lables. Some missing in basement prep area.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Jun 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Both low temperature dishwasher did not show sanitizer on a test strip.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Clean ice machine in basement of mold build up. Replace door on ice machine at bar.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide test strips for low temperature dishwasher.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide paper towels and holder at bar. Provide paper towels at warewashing sink.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide soap at hand sink at bar and holder.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean filters and have hood cleaned and provide a new sticker. One on hood is expired April 2023
590.004/4-202.18-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Provide cover for light in basement.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing ceiling tiles.
590.006/6-201.16-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Midnight Morning last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Midnight Morning on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Midnight Morning?
Across the inspection record, “ventilation hood systems filters” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Midnight Morning.
How does Midnight Morning compare to other restaurants in Roslindale?
Midnight Morning most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Roslindale average of 85.
Has Midnight Morning's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Midnight Morning have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Midnight Morning means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Midnight Morning inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Midnight Morning is inspected around three times per year on average.
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