Moon & Flower House
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Moon & Flower House has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 15 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “sanitizing solutions testing devices”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Moon & Flower House squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips for chlorine sanitizer at three bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent-like droppings observed on the floor and shelves at both levels. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
78
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at serving line and lower level without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at lower level used to store soiled utensils. Discontinue use for handwashing only.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer test strips for chlorine sanitizer at three bay sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed knife stored inside a shallow soiled pipe. Knive itself soiled with encrusted debris. Clean all properly.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Some rodent-like droppings observed on the floor and shelves at both levels. Provide an IPM report from a licensed exterminator.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soield on the counter at the cooking line/prep area. Store properly in sanitizrer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cooking line equipment with soiled side exteriors (grease) and counters. Clean all tto remove grease.
590.004/4-602.13-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Box with single use food containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Area around dumpster with loose debris and trash. Clean properly. Grease Containers with grease build up on the exterior. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Several not in use items at lower level soiled. Remove and clean the area.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling at warewashing area missing several ceiling tiles. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floor carpeting restrictions and installation (c)
Inspector notes: Lower level with gaps. Paint to seal or repair.
590.006/6-201.14-C
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Floor under and around cooking line soiled with grease. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.12-C
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Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 18 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of cooked chicken stored throughout the kitchen at ambient temperatures Chicken wings 59F Breaded Chicken 78F Products out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time voluntarily discarded by staff Review temperature control procedures with staff 06/09/25 Cooked breaded chicken 55F Chicken wings 52F Placed in refrigeration at 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing by the employees at the establishment- Handwashing sinks are either blocked by equipment or have built up dust/soils- Review proper handwashing procedures with all employees 06/09/25- Handwashing sinks blocked at the time of the reinspection-
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Excessive food soil buildup on food preparation equipment in the kitchen-Clean equipment with proper frequency Interior of ice machine with mold like buildup- Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit availale to test sanitizers-Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violationsnoted on inspection report- PIC unable to answer questions in regards to sanitation and food temperature control Review proper procedures with employees
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No available procedures or equipmet for cleaning of vomit/diarrheal events- Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks in the establishment are blocked or being used to hold equipment during preparation- All handsinks shall repmain clear for proper handwashing by employees- Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous aprons hung at the establishment including an apron worn by the food preparation employee with heavy encrusted soils- Clean after each use
590.002/2-304.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: All sinks including sink designated as handwashing sinks with heavy encrusted soils- Clean all areas and maintain proper cleaning schedule
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste receptacles used in the establishment wit heavy encrusted soils- Clean properly
590.005/5-501.116-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous surfaces throughout the establishment are covered in heavy encrusted grime Areas include but not limited to: All refrigeration including intriors/exteriors handles gaskets doors and door tracks All shelving throughout the lower level and in the kitchen All areas included in the breading station at the cookline Areas around the cookline including the back ofthe fryolators All floors especially the floors below the cookline. This area has heavy grease and debis buildup The owner shall provide a ceaning schedle for the establishment and all areas shall be cleaned with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily soiled sponge noted at the sink in the front service area- Discontinue the use of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up and soiled wiping cloths throughout-Maintain soiled cloths in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops stored in bulk food containers with the handles in the products- Store properly
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers and bottles throughout with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No evidence of a CFPM at the location There is a CFPM certificate at the location and the employees do not know who it is Provide a full time CFPM for the location
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees with no hair restraints-Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
25
May 22, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of cooked chicken stored throughout the kitchen at ambient temperatures Chicken wings 59F Breaded Chicken 78F Products out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time voluntarily discarded by staff Review temperature control procedures with staff
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: No evidence of handwashing by the employees at the establishment- Handwashing sinks are either blocked by equipment or have built up dust/soils- Review proper handwashing procedures with all employees
590.002/2-301.14-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test kit availale to test sanitizers-Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No operational thermometer available at the time of the inspection- Provide
590.004/4-302.12-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violationsnoted on inspection report- PIC unable to answer questions in regards to sanitation and food temperature control Review proper procedures with employees
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Restriction-presence and use (pf)
Inspector notes: Bug spray noted in several areas- Use only products provided by a licensed pest control company
590.007/7-202.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of ront activity throughout the establishment including droppings on floors and on shelving throughout- Provide an updated detailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks in the establishment are blocked or being used to hold equipment during preparation- All handsinks shall repmain clear for proper handwashing by employees- Corrected on site
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No available procedures or equipmet for cleaning of vomit/diarrheal events- Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Excessive food soil buildup on food preparation equipment in the kitchen-Clean equipment with proper frequency Interior of ice machine with mold like buildup- Clean
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy buildup of grease and dust along the entire cookline Hood sticker expired August 2024 Establishment shall immediately schedule a hood cleaning and inspection Referred to Boston Fire Department for review
590.006/6-501.14-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: All sinks including sink designated as handwashing sinks with heavy encrusted soils- Clean all areas and maintain proper cleaning schedule
590.006/6-501.18-C
Cleaning receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Waste receptacles used in the establishment wit heavy encrusted soils- Clean properly
590.005/5-501.116-C
Clean condition-outer clothing (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous aprons hung at the establishment including an apron worn by the food preparation employee with heavy encrusted soils- Clean after each use
590.002/2-304.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees with no hair restraints-Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous surfaces throughout the establishment are covered in heavy encrusted grime Areas include but not limited to: All refrigeration including intriors/exteriors handles gaskets doors and door tracks All shelving throughout the lower level and in the kitchen All areas included in the breading station at the cookline Areas around the cookline including the back ofthe fryolators All floors especially the floors below the cookline. This area has heavy grease and debis buildup The owner shall provide a ceaning schedle for the establishment and all areas shall be cleaned with proper frequency
590.004/4-602.13-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily soiled sponge noted at the sink in the front service area- Discontinue the use of sponges
590.004/4-101.16-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: No evidence of a CFPM at the location There is a CFPM certificate at the location and the employees do not know who it is Provide a full time CFPM for the location
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Food containers and bottles throughout with no labeling- Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: No sanitizer set up and soiled wiping cloths throughout-Maintain soiled cloths in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Scoops stored in bulk food containers with the handles in the products- Store properly
590.003/3-304.12-C
19
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Chlorine used for sanitizing. No chlorine test strips on site. Quats sanitizer and test strips on site. Provide chlorine test strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Foil and cardboard lining shlef under griddle and above stove. Discard and discontinue using foil and cardboard.
590.004/4-101.19-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under cookline equipment and refrigeration. Clean and maintain to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Trash in bathroom not covered. Provide covered waste bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mop closet not enclosed. Provide door or curtain to prevent contamination
590.006/6-501.113-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Moon & Flower House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Moon & Flower House on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Moon & Flower House?
Across the inspection record, “sanitizing solutions testing devices” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Moon & Flower House.
How does Moon & Flower House compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Moon & Flower House most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Allston average of 80.
Has Moon & Flower House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Moon & Flower House have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Moon & Flower House 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 Moon & Flower House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Moon & Flower House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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