Monica's Mercato

500 Terminal Rd, East Boston, MA 02128

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Monica's Mercato has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “system maintained in good repair” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 91, putting Monica's Mercato squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Routine

1 major violation.

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)

Inspector notes: Low temperature dish machine at the bar in use testing at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Provide a sanitizer reading of 50-200 PM for the chemical sanitizer used. Establishment will use dish machine in the kitchen for ware washing until machine is repaired and running properly

590.004/4-501.114-PF

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed the knife store between equipments at the prep area. Store properly on a clean/sanitized surface.

590.003/3-304.12-C

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand washing sink at serving line with very low water pressure. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Sep 27, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior of dish machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.

590.004/4-601.11-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hand washing sink at serving line with very low water pressure. Repair.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

2 major violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Interior white panel of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: 1 dead mouse on snap trap in the pizza prep area Several small droppings in pizza prep area and near were the pizza boxes are stored / Clean droppings and remove dead rodent. Ensrue daily maintenance of floors. No IPM reports on site / Provide last 3 months

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Apr 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation.

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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Fried chicken cutlet 90F grilled chicken cutlet 87F / Delivered from the North End location daily. Food is delivered in plastic food grade containers wrapped in saran wrap / Temperatures are not taken upon delivery. Discussed cooling the cutlets to below 41F in the North End location and delivering under cold temperature control. Also discussed putting the chicken directly into the walk in upon delivery. / Provide proper holding temperatures (41F or below for cold or 135F or greater for hot) Chicken was removed from containers and laid out on a sheet pan to cool down in the walk in after being delivered at 10:30

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Nov 29, 2022

Routine

1 major violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Small rodent droppings noted on floor near the sandwich station. Remove and ensure employees are checking floors daily and removing droppings as they are being seen. Eco lab provides monhtly exterminations last service on 11/23/2022 and are actively treating for mice. Move exterminations to weekly indefinately.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monica's Mercato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monica's Mercato on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monica's Mercato?

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

How does Monica's Mercato compare to other restaurants in East Boston?

Monica's Mercato most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Boston average of 91.

Has Monica's Mercato's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monica's Mercato have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monica's Mercato 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 Monica's Mercato inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monica's Mercato is inspected around two times per year on average.

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