Moonshine 152

152 Dorchester Av, South Boston, MA 02127
American
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Moonshine 152 has been inspected four times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 1, 2025. 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.

Among South Boston restaurants, the typical score is 87; Moonshine 152 is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Repair damaged baseboard near bar seal plaster surfaces above entryway to kitchen.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hair restrains for food workers.
590.002/2-402.11-C
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside ice machine of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.11-C
86
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory on QR menu for raw/undercooked foods. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daylight emitting through door opening at rear exit off dining room. Seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above cookline is water damaged due to condensation leak from condos above per owner on site with loose paint and a trash bag taped to ceiling. Remove loose paint. Make all necessary repairs to render ceiling smooth durable non porous and easily cleanable.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling at end of cookline next to vent hood of visible soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moonshine 152 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moonshine 152 on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Moonshine 152 compare to other restaurants in South Boston?

Moonshine 152 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the South Boston average of 87.

Has Moonshine 152's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Moonshine 152 have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moonshine 152 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 Moonshine 152 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Moonshine 152 is inspected roughly once per year on average.