Montien Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Montien Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 6, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a vomit/diarrhea clean up kit on site. (procedures to be emailed to the PIC)
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: After discussion with the PIC There is a possible change of ownership will discuss in the ISD Health office. A fillable Health Permit application will be attached to this Email
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the basement walkin are missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior panel of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: The handwash sink was observed obstructed with empty cans.Maintain handsink available for proper handwashing. PIC corrected
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent & insect activity observed in the basement & outside the exterior rear door(droppings). Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove the dripping grease from the hood filters above the wok station.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the outside trash location to remove debris & evidece of rodent droppings near the rear door.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall around the basement prep handwash sink to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace the soiled glue traps from the basement.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the basement & old rest room to remove evidence of rodent activity(droppings)
590.006/6-501.13-C
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Dec 10, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Immature fly activity around bar area. Droppings noted under ice bucket next to bar area under three bay sink and in basement storage area. Clean to remove droppings and provide an updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings observed in multiple locations. After conversation with ISD Health Management voluntary closure issued to establishment.
590.008/8-404.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash and debris in the back alley way. Clean to remove all trash and debris.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under three bay sink is soiled with debris. Under cookline is soiled with grease build up. Sides of equiptment are soiled with debris. Basement flooring needs to be cleaned. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe observed leaking in basement area. Service call has been placed per PIC. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed in the exterior of the building in the alley way. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat produce in walk in cooler. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed without label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash and debris in back alley area where trash is stored. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting boards in basement observed heavly scored and discolored. PIC discarded.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on hoof filters. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Nov 14, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods in refrigeration observed without date marking. Provide date marking for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live roach observed in basement storage area. Multiple areas in basement with rodent droppings observed. Clean to remove all droppings. Provde updated pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with no label. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Back alley way has excess items and trash stored in it. Remove all excess items.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on back wall behind woks. Grease build up on sides of flattop and fryolaters. Dust and debris build up on vents on cookline. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No choke saver certifcate observed. Provide choke saver certificate.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole in wall in basement area. Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in basement area. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign in production line hand sink.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired. Schedule cleaning appointment.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent droppings under warewash area. Dead roach observed in basement. Clean to remove and provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle without label. Person in charge corrected.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple pans of uncovered product in reach in cooler. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed cream being stored in ice used for drinks. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters and ansul lines are soiled in grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Jul 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Old chicken box used for storing portion packs of noodles in walk-in cooler. Discard chicken boxes and discontinue using for storage. Assume chicken boxes are contaminated.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interiot chute of ice machine with pink mold-like substance. Ice scoop in ice machine with black mold-like substance. Soda gun holder at bar with soil build-up. Clean and sanitize all areas to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Rat drioppings in basement prep and storage areas. Clean and monitor for activity
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Grease trap in basement lined with plastic trash bag. Discard and discontinue using plastic which degrades and accumulates soils
590.004/4-101.19-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Basement storage area with moisture on the floor. Clean and dry to prevent attracting pests.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Flat of eggs stored on cookline floor. Store food on shelves and counters to prevent contamination.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple glue traps in basement with dead roaches. Discard glue traps to avoid accumulation of dead pests. Provide current pest report
590.006/6-501.112-C
61
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Containers of raw beef stored above bottles of salad dressing. Corrected on site. Retrain staff to ensure raw animal products are stored below ready to eat foods and produce.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Soda dispensers with soil build-up. Clean to prevent contamination
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings in basement under 3 compartment sink and around mop sink. Dead roaches on glue traps in dry storage and under stairs Clean and monitor for activity.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor around kitchen grease trap soiled with food debris. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Basin of hand sink at cook line soiled. Exterior of towel dispenser soiled. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination from hands
590.006/6-501.18-C
64
Aug 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: Cans of Dark Soy Sauce in dry storage with large dents on sides and seams. Sveral cans bulging and distended. Discarded and denatured by PIC. Cans with bulges are indicative of c. botulinum and should be discarded.
590.003/3-701.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of dish machine with soils. Lids to bulk ingredient containers soiled. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling panel in kitchen. PIC stated electrician is working and will replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Pipes and floor under 3 compartment sink in basement soiled. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Glue trap with dead roaches at kitchen hand sink. Discarded by PIC. Dead roache in basement near mop sink. Discard dead pests regularly to avoid accumulation and contamination.
590.006/6-501.112-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Spoons for rice stored in 90F water. Store clean and dry or in water 135F and above.
590.003/3-304.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Montien Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Montien Restaurant on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Montien Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Montien Restaurant.
How does Montien Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Montien Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Montien Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Montien Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Montien Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Montien Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Montien Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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