New Moon Villa Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2025
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at New Moon Villa Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so New Moon Villa Restaurant trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Ice machine observed with soils inside the interior of the unit. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed unlabled. Provide.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple foods observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Hole observed in bottom of back door. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under equiptment is soiled. Around bulk containers have food soils on flooring. Sides of equiptment are soiled. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
67
Jan 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Observed numerous packages of meat in the freezer obtained from multiple retail stores. Discontinue and provide Invoices for all products utilized in the establishment.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed a table utilized for dishes blocking the hand. Remove and discontinue resticting access to the handsink.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on the exterior of all refrigeration and freezer units. Clean to remove Heavy grease build up on the side of the fryer equipment next to the oven. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Observed mulitple individually wrapped products in the freezer without labels and heavy ice build up. PIC was not able to confirm the items. PIC disgarded.
590.003/3-601.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils and debris observed on the top interior of multiple cold holding units. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease and food build up on multiple handsink fixtures. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
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Oct 23, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under cooking equiptment is soiled with grease build up and debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Womens rest room:wall tiles cracked & missing.Replace/regrout Floor tiles at the cook line damaged/cracked.Repair/regrout
590.006/6-101.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink.Provide PIC stating items are washed in the 3 bay sink Discussed with the PIC to provide SOP's(standard operating procedures) for washing fruits/vegetables to the health department for review. Repair the internal gaskets(Torn/damaged) -Randell double door refrigeration unit
590.004/4-501.11-C
90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items held 41F or below for more than 24 hours observed missing datemarkings.Provide datemarkings on all prepped items.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence observed of rodent & roach activity(droppings /soiled glue traps) gnawing on the wood behind the host stand. Provide a detailed pest report upoin re-inspection Clean/sanitize affected locations.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around the cook line equipment & fryer units to remove soils and heavy grease buildup.
590.006/6-501.12-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors to remove soils/debris & evidence of rodent droppings Clean the floor behind the kitchen chest freezer to remove debris.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in both units observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide internal thermometers in all refrigeration units
590.004/4-204.112-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: There is no prep sink.Provide PIC stating items are washed in the 3 bay sink Discussed with the PIC to provide SOP's(standard operating procedures) for washing fruits/vegetables to the health department for review. Repair the internal gaskets(Torn/damaged) -Randell double door refrigeration unit
590.004/4-501.11-C
Single-service and single-use articles-use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all soiled cardboard from several shelving locations.
590.004/4-502.13-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all shelving location to remove soils-Cook line Clean the interior of the cook line open top unit to remove food debris. Clean the interior & door runners of the True sliding glass door unit to remove built up soils/debris Clean the interior/exterior of the microwave oven-Cook line
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean sidewalk around outdoor trash bins to remove debris.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace several missing ceiling tiles(Kitchen mens rest room) Womens rest room:wall tiles cracked & missing.Replace/regrout Several gaps & holes along the basement steps.Repair to prevent possible pest access. Floor tiles at the cook line damaged/cracked.Repair/regrout
590.006/6-101.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls & floor around the cook line handsink to remove soils.
590.006/6-201.17-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace soiled glue traps
590.006/6-501.112-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/discard all unnecessary items from the basement. Remove all storeg from on top of the cook line grease trap.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair the light fixture in the employee rest room Clean as needed
590.006/6-501.11-C
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Dec 14, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Prepped items in the refrigeration unit missing datemarking.Provide proper labels/dates on all prepped items held 41F or below for over 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: The interior white panel of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in refrigerator & freezer observed stored on the floor.Discontinue.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors under/around all the equipment to remove grease & soils.
590.006/6-501.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Remove/replace all soiled glue traps (address any issues with the pest company)
590.006/6-501.112-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walls & attached pipes at the cook line to remove grease & soils
590.006/6-201.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the damaged ceiling tile above the dish machine(peeling paint)
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior wire rack shelving of the walk in refrigeration unit to remove soils/food debris. Clean the ice machine vent screens to remove soils build up. Clean the wall fan in the dish room to remove soils Clean the interior of the Randall sliding glass door unit to remove soils/food debris
590.004/4-602.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the cook line equipment to remove built up soils/food debris
590.004/4-601.11-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Provide working internal thermometers in all the refrigeration units.
590.004/4-204.112-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above the cook line observed soiled with grease.Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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May 23, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Several containers of marinated raw chicken wings are stored above the ready to foods in the walk in as well as on the cooking line - removed during inspection and set up properly during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mouse activity - contact pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to oversee the cleaning sanitizing and pest control issues and concerns of the restaurant in more detail - suggesting to designate a cleaning crew that will only clean wash dishes and to concontrate on the overall cleanliness of the restaurant
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to cover tightly all receptacles when filled with loose trash and debris to minimize rodent activity
590.005/5-501.113-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils where needed
590.005/5-501.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls throughout kitchen the area where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floor and wall behind and under the three bay sink and any other obscure locations noit adressed during the cleaning from the previous inspection
590.006/6-201.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to keep all foods elevated off the floors during storage including dry foods as well as foods in the walk -in units
590.003/3-302.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up wiping cloth sanitation buckets as discussed - one sanitizer station for raw foods and the other sanitizing station bucket for ready to eat foods to assist with reduction of potential cross contamination
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Several wiping cloths scattered throughout the kitchen hanging over pipes on top of tables and shelvingh units - when completed with in use wiping cloths either clean and dry as discussed or keep in a container with a tight fitting lid or a bag that can close tightly to again reduce rodent activity
590.003/3-304.14-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all in use mops are stored elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen pork out for thawing in a plastic bucket at room temperature [ still frozen ] thaw as discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris in the kitchen not affiliated with food service
590.006/6-501.114-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify all bulk food storage containers as discussed
590.003/3-602.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all absorbant cardboard boxes being use to line shelving units - this can easily contribute to rodent activity
590.004/4-101.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove any and all absorbant cardboard boxes to reduce rodent activity - shall use [ CLEAN - SMOOTH - DURABLE - NON - ABOSORBANT ]
590.004/4-101.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all compromised wooden cutting boards that have deep lacerations and appear visibly soiled - only a " hard wood" is allowed with food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.17-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a clean and segragated area large enough to properly air dry clean pots and pans after being washed rinsed and sanitized
590.004/4-301.13-C
Preclearing (c)
Inspector notes: Do not allow any soiled dishes from the previous night to collect in a basin overnight - all plates bowls and utensils shall be pre-scraped into a waste receptacle and then to follow the three bay sink [ WASH - RINSE -SANITIZE - AIR DRY ] procedures we discussed during inspection
590.004/4-603.12-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Many clean wiping cloths still air drying in the wrong locations - ensure to air dry all wiping cloths in a segragated area away from food conract surface and food prep locations as we discussed during inspection
590.004/4-901.12-C
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May 16, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Several containers of marinated raw chicken wings are stored above the ready to foods in the walk in as well as on the cooking line - removed during inspection and set up properly during inspection
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of mouse activity - contact pest control company and provide an IPM report as discussed
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to oversee the cleaning sanitizing and pest control issues and concerns of the restaurant in more detail - suggesting to designate a cleaning crew that will only clean wash dishes and to concontrate on the overall cleanliness of the restaurant
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there is a clean and segragated area large enough to properly air dry clean pots and pans after being washed rinsed and sanitized
590.004/4-301.13-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all in use mops are stored elevated off the floors after use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose debris in the kitchen not affiliated with food service
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors and walls throughout kitchen the area where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils where needed
590.005/5-501.15-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Discard all compromised wooden cutting boards that have deep lacerations and appear visibly soiled - only a " hard wood" is allowed with food contact surfaces
590.004/4-101.17-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to cover tightly all receptacles when filled with loose trash and debris to minimize rodent activity
590.005/5-501.113-C
Preclearing (c)
Inspector notes: Do not allow any soiled dishes from the previous night to collect in a basin overnight - all plates bowls and utensils shall be pre-scraped into a waste receptacle and then to follow the three bay sink [ WASH - RINSE -SANITIZE - AIR DRY ] procedures we discussed during inspection
590.004/4-603.12-C
Grease trap(c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all visible soils
590.005/5-402.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up wiping cloth sanitation buckets as discussed - one sanitizer station for raw foods and the other sanitizing station bucket for ready to eat foods to assist with reduction of potential cross contamination
590.003/3-304.14-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure to keep all foods elevated off the floors during storage including dry foods as well as foods in the walk -in units
590.003/3-302.11-C
Characteristics-materials for construction and repair (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove any and all absorbant cardboard boxes to reduce rodent activity - shall use [ CLEAN - SMOOTH - DURABLE - NON - ABOSORBANT ]
590.004/4-101.11-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Label to properly identify all bulk food storage containers as discussed
590.003/3-602.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen pork out for thawing in a plastic bucket at room temperature [ still frozen ] thaw as discussed
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Several wiping cloths scattered throughout the kitchen hanging over pipes on top of tables and shelvingh units - when completed with in use wiping cloths either clean and dry as discussed or keep in a container with a tight fitting lid or a bag that can close tightly to again reduce rodent activity
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Moon Villa Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Moon Villa Restaurant on file is from Jun 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Moon Villa Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at New Moon Villa Restaurant.
How does New Moon Villa Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boston?
New Moon Villa Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has New Moon Villa Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New Moon Villa Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Moon Villa Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New Moon Villa Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Moon Villa Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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