Monica's Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Monica's Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 29, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.
“Backflow prevention” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Monica's Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: 2 food prep sink on site observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumber report from licensed exterminator on the cost of install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide maintain accessbile .
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Backflow prevention device location (c)
Inspector notes: Air gap was installed . Licensed plumber to pull proper plumbing permit at 1010 Mass Ave plumbing division . ISD plumbing inspector must approved the work before health can approve. : inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-204.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine observed with soils build up interior of multiple chest freezer observed with ice build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink inside kitchen area observed missing a door. Provide to prevent contamination Excess water (ac/walkin) observed dispensing inside food prep downstairs. Discontinue/ remove Observed barrier missing between food prep sink and handsink downstairs in the basement area. Install
590.003/3-307.11-C
61
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: 2 food prep sink on site observed without an air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumber report from licensed exterminator on the cost of install of air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide an irreverssible thermometer for the high temp dishwasher. Provide maintain accessbile .
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink inside kitchen area observed missing a door. Provide to prevent contamination Excess water (ac/walkin) observed dispensing inside food prep downstairs. Discontinue/ remove Observed barrier missing between food prep sink and handsink downstairs in the basement area. Install
590.003/3-307.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior ice machine observed with soils build up interior of multiple chest freezer observed with ice build up. Clean & sanitize to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
64
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Go throgh all your cutting boards and either clean to remove all visible soils or replace with new boards - generally certain boards used more often than others get replaced on an annual basis
590.004/4-201.11-C
95
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean in between all cooking equipment on the line - exterior of all bulk food stotage bins from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods for the restaurant
590.002/2-402.11-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue discarding in use wiping cloths on top of food contact surfaces in and around the kitchen - place back inside the sanitizer buckets as discussed
590.004/4-901.12-C
86
Nov 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No asterisks to denote eggs or burgers that can be cooked to order suplly on all menus and online menu's.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
90
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cold hold of Raw Chicken @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: 1 door flip cold unit running @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Baffles with carbon build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
74
Mar 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Steak tips not being cooled under refrigeration thru the cooling perameters ensure proper cooling from 135f to 70f in 2 hours and then additioanl 4 hours to 41f or below
590.003/3-501.14-P
Shell stock maintaining identification (pf)
Inspector notes: tags not being held with products until last sold ensure tags stored with product until last sold and date the tag.
590.003/3-203.12-PF
78
Jan 11, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vents with grease and dust build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monica's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monica's Restaurant on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monica's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “backflow prevention” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monica's Restaurant.
How does Monica's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Monica's Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Monica's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Monica's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Monica's Restaurant 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 Monica's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monica's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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