Monica's Trattoria
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
100
Score
Monica's Trattoria appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about nine violations before that.
“Certified food protection manager” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No one on site as manager nor available to answer food safety questions and concerns - address immediately
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post the PIC's food safety and allergen awareness on site as discussed - ensure both are current and have the same name on each individual certification
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Need to enlarge the current location where the large pots and pans are stored when air drying after being sanitized - address
590.004/4-301.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of your current food safety certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all plastic cups used to dispense condiments and replace with scoops with a handle [ commercial grade ]
590.003/3-304.12-C
86
Nov 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all plastic cups used to dispense condiments and replace with scoops with a handle [ commercial grade ]
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post copy of your current food safety certificate on site as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Need to enlarge the current location where the large pots and pans are stored when air drying after being sanitized - address
590.004/4-301.13-C
86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods offered under cooked are clearly identied on the menu as we discussed with a clear [ * ] in front of the menu item
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the knife rack from an accumulation of previous food soils - ends of the knioves are not being cleaned properly -recommending to soak several times if needed and use steel wool to assist in removing stubborn food soils that will settle in by the handles edge
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Identifying information prominence-original containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Ensure all clear plastic spray bottles are clearly and visibly labeled to properly identify the contents [ water - vegetable oil - olive oil -sanitizer - bleach - solvent - infused oils and accents ]
590.007/7-101.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Clearly identify all designated hand sinks in the kitchen / food prep areas
590.006/6-301.14-C
Designation-dressing areas and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Tidy up the employee area where staff changes so there is suffitient room and storage space for personal items when changing for work
590.006/6-305.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate off the floors after use a minimum of six inches
590.006/6-501.16-C
Floor carpeting restrictions and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all area rugs throughout the restaurant that appear saturated and badly worn
590.006/6-201.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure the names of the food safety and allergen awareness certificates match one another - currently there are two seperate names listed - correct as discussed
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure runnning water is used when thawing out any protiens - do not leave the frozen item in stagnant watern to thaw
590.003/3-501.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the exterior of all refrigeration / freezerunits- exterior of all cooking equipment - bulk food storage bins - all shelving units underneath the prep tables and any other surfaces with visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils and obnoxious odors
590.005/5-402.12-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basement stairway as well as the basement and surrounding areas from all visible food spills stains and soils - remove small puddles of water stagnant in the corner of the basement
590.006/6-101.11-C
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Apr 26, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: New menu is incomplete - missing the consumer advisory for several items offered under cooked - address immediately
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Storing chef knives in between equipment on the cooking line -blades of the metal knives are getting dented and worn by the metal on metal sliding movement - this causes metal dust on the blade that if not cleaned properly can becoime an issue - store as discussed - your grinding company will carry knife sleeves to allow for proper storage
590.004/4-202.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: In use plates for customers are being stored on top of the small bar in the rear of the restaurant - located in front of seated patrons without any form of a barrier - removed and placed into the dish machine - - discontinue this practice until you have a proper barrier in place
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Designated hand sink behind the cooking line is blocked by two tall black trash canisters- removed immediately - discontinue practice
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up sanitizing stations as we discussed during inspection - color coordinate if needed
590.003/3-304.14-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No current food safety / allergen awareness certificates on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No curent food safety or allergen awareness certificates posted on site - address
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Several staff behind the cooking line are without proper hair restraints - address as we discussed during inspection
590.002/2-402.11-C
Prohibition-jewelry (c)
Inspector notes: Several staff wearing watches and long braclets when working / serving foods - discontinue - wedding bands are o.k.
590.002/2-303.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the rubber runners inside all under counter refrigeration units on the line from all visiblw food soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to clearly and properly identify each designated hand sink as such [ Hand Wahing Only ]
590.006/6-301.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored a minimum of six inches off the floors during storage including both dry storage and the refrigeration storage of product
590.003/3-305.11-C
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Nov 10, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash sink in the lower dishroom.Provide proper handwash station.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
90
Oct 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash sink in the lower dishroom.Provide proper handwash station.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 3.6.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker Upon re-inspection Appt is scheduled for 10.10.22. Manager actively trying to get an appt before that date
590.006/6-501.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with built up soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
82
Aug 31, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Vodka sauce 54F Bolognese sauce 55F Sliced tomato's 49F Chopped tomato's 55F Roasted tomato's 56F for less than 60 Minutes per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove to cool/hold 41F or below. Discussed cooling & cold holding procedures with the Chef & PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide chlorine test kit for the bar low temp machine. (test done using the inspectors test kit)
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: No handwash sink in the lower dishroom.Provide proper handwash station.
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Vomit kit observed incomplete.Provide proper vomit/diarrhea clean up kit. Procedures to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers in the pasta prep location.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 3.6.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker
590.006/6-501.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters with built up soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a covered receptacle in the womens rest room.
590.005/5-501.17-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No posted certified food manager & allergen awareness certificates.Provide & Post all certifications
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: 2 door open top unit reading 55F.Repair Maintain unit 41F or below for proper cold holding
590.004/4-501.11-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Monica's Trattoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Monica's Trattoria on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Monica's Trattoria?
Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Monica's Trattoria.
How does Monica's Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Monica's Trattoria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Monica's Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Monica's Trattoria have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Monica's Trattoria 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 Trattoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Monica's Trattoria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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