Monumental Market

34 South St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Monumental Market, the earliest from 2022. Monumental Market was last inspected on May 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Jamaica Plain restaurant scores 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the window ledge by the mop sink
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to address the cleaning of the basement and have pest control come back out to do an inspection. Please clean up and remove whats not being used. This needs to be monitored each day and have pest control put notes on the report to locations that need to be repaired or hole patched.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: As discussed the floor in the basement will need to be cleaned along the walls behind equipment and old equipment will need to be removed.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to renew the Allergen certificate and post.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to clean the window ledge to the left of the oven.
590.004/4-202.16-C
90
Aug 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Auto feed quats in three bay sink is not providing enough sanitizer. PIC will call to have repaired and will switch to bleach until repaired.
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: PIC will need to repair to the walls and ceiling in restroom in basement.
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: In basement PIC will need to patch the ceiling above refrigerator and shelf for to go cups. PIC will move the cups and have ceiling patch.
590.006/6-101.11-C
95
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Inside of ice machine has some residue on sides - drain and clean to remove residue.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Vomit/Diarreha kit not complete - provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
82
Oct 27, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monumental Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monumental Market on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monumental Market?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Monumental Market.

How does Monumental Market compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Monumental Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Monumental Market's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Monumental Market have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Monumental Market 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 Monumental Market inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monumental Market is inspected around two times per year on average.