Momo Masala
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
74
Score
Momo Masala appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. Momo Masala was last inspected on Jan 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Jamaica Plain restaurant, which scores around 83. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a )cooling methods (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef from the previous night with an elevated temperature of 50F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Cooked beef was removed and Vo9luntarily discarded for being out of temperature of over a 24hr period.
590.003/3-501.15-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Dirty pand observed being stored in the single bay preparation sink. Discontinue and ensure that the preparation sink is being used for preparing foods only.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles filled with sauces and dressings have no labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the shelves in the back storage room. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-C
74
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: The white plastic lip inside the ice machie will need to be cleaned. Some spots of mold.
590.004/4-602.11-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide a thermometer for the three door black refrigerator in the storage room.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to replace one of the hood filters. PIC will need to have the drain looked at for the three door blck refrigertor. Leaking onto floor.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to set up a sanitizer bucket for wiping cloths.
590.004/4-901.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in. Must be 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under and behind equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the interior of the ice machine. Mold on the white lip nside
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC has pest control reports but no mnotes other than no activity. I found dropping along the wall by the walk in (right side). Please clean the floor along the walls in the location and reports and patch any holes you find. Remove all droppings.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean... exterior of bulk food containers. wire shelves in walk in. Shelves on cooking line. Also please install door sweeps on back doors.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the floor under equipment in the walk in and under cooking equipment.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Please besure all small and large bulk food containers have lables.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to provide covers for containers for food in storage unless its in a cooling stage. Discontinue to store product on the floor in the walk in.
590.003/3-305.11-C
67
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped garlic mixture on cooking line at 45F. PIC will need to store at or below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: The window ledge and wall behind the prep sink is in need of a cleaning repair and paint. Please address.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean.... All shelves in kitchen Microwave inside and out Carbon build up on stove top bulk food containers. All visibly soiled.
590.004/4-202.16-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue to store tongs on oven door handle. Store properly
590.003/3-304.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Window behind the three bay sink will need to have a screnn installed if window is going to be opened.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to be sure all bulk food containers or labeled to whats inside the container. I found small and large container not labeled.
590.003/3-302.12-C
67
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Thr prep sink did not have an air gap. PIC will address this with the plumber.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: The prep sink is right next to the three bay sink. I discussed with the PIC the provide a divider on the right side of the prep sink but make it so you can still get to the last bay of the three bay sink. We discussed maybe making the sink small and move it to the left more to correct the issue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Thr prep sink did not have an air gap. PIC will address this with the plumber.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: The prep sink is right next to the three bay sink. I discussed with the PIC the provide a divider on the right side of the prep sink but make it so you can still get to the last bay of the three bay sink. We discussed maybe making the sink small and move it to the left more to correct the issue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Thr prep sink did not have an air gap. PIC will address this with the plumber.
590.005/5-202.13-P
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: The prep sink is right next to the three bay sink. I discussed with the PIC the provide a divider on the right side of the prep sink but make it so you can still get to the last bay of the three bay sink. We discussed maybe making the sink small and move it to the left more to correct the issue.
590.003/3-305.11-C
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Momo Masala last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Momo Masala on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Momo Masala?
Across the inspection record, “food storage-preventing contamination from the premises” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Momo Masala.
How does Momo Masala compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?
Momo Masala most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.
Has Momo Masala's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Momo Masala have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Momo Masala 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 Momo Masala inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Momo Masala is inspected around four times per year on average.
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