Laughing Monk Cafe
Latest: PASS
July 29, 2025
Address
737 HUNTINGTON AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
33 inspections
15 failures
License
License #316715
Last inspected: July 29, 2025
Inspection History (33 most recent)
PASS
July 29, 2025
at 6:58 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Foo...
FAIL
July 16, 2025
at 4:16 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Foo...
PASS
April 7, 2025
at 1:26 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Containers of different oils store...
FAIL
April 3, 2025
at 12:52 PM
10 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Priority violations noted. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Containers of different oils store...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 31, 2025
at 12:54 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 25, 2024
at 5:23 PM
15 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment not monitoring cleaning warewashing and HACCP. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted. Calibration buffer ...
FAIL
June 18, 2024
at 5:41 PM
15 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge not demonstrating proper cleaning of equipment not monitoring cleaning warewashing and HACCP. CFPM to retrain all staff on all violations noted. Calibration buffer ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 3, 2024
at 8:23 PM
0 violations
PASS
November 28, 2023
at 6:03 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Remove all heaviily soiled vents in the hood and soak for an extended period of time until all heavy grease deposits have been removed | 590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Clea...
FAIL
November 22, 2023
at 5:00 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ensure all utensils being used to dispense condimemnts are food grade and have a scoop with a handle as discussed | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Unde...
FAIL
November 15, 2023
at 4:54 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ensure all utensils being used to dispense condimemnts are food grade and have a scoop with a handle as discussed | 590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Unde...
PASS
March 7, 2023
at 5:29 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins to properly the contents | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ensure all scoops dispensin...
FAIL
February 28, 2023
at 7:19 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Clearly identify all bulk food storage bins to properly the contents | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Ensure all scoops dispensin...
PASS
June 24, 2022
at 6:27 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all raw foods are visibly segragated from ready to eat foods during cold holding starage at all refrigeration units | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food S...
FAIL
June 17, 2022
at 4:45 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all raw foods are visibly segragated from ready to eat foods during cold holding starage at all refrigeration units | 590.003/3-302.12-C - Food S...
PASS
March 10, 2022
at 5:06 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No certified PIC on site to answer food safety questions and / or concerns - ensure there is a PIC during all hours of operation as we discssed during inspection | 590.003/3-302.11-C -...
FAIL
March 3, 2022
at 5:01 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): No certified PIC on site to answer food safety questions and / or concerns - ensure there is a PIC during all hours of operation as we discssed during inspection | 590.003/3-302.11-C -...
PASS
May 25, 2021
at 4:51 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): cover all foods in freezer walkin and freezer reachin. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): repair the pump ...
FAIL
May 17, 2021
at 3:49 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): cover all foods in freezer walkin and freezer reachin. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): repair the pump ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 4, 2021
at 5:16 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): properly store all in use scoops and knives. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Th...
FAIL
January 27, 2021
at 5:15 PM
10 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): properly store all in use scoops and knives. | 590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): properly store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution. | 590.003/3-501.13-C - Th...
PASS
October 20, 2020
at 3:46 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): remove all chipped plates and scored cutting boards. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean and degrease all cooking equipment and bar handsink. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls an...
FAIL
October 6, 2020
at 5:12 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): remove all chipped plates and scored cutting boards. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): clean and degrease all cooking equipment and bar handsink. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls an...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 29, 2019
at 4:53 PM
3 violations
590.005/5-402.12-C - Grease Trap(C): Resurface soiled grease trap as discussed during inspection | 590.005/5-501.113-C - Covering Receptacles (C): Ensure that all trash receptacles have tight fitting lids to reduce potential contamination | 590.00...
PASS
February 13, 2019
at 7:26 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen pork out at room temperature to thaw discontinue practices | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Tenderizer machine in kitchen no manufacturer recommendations regarding proper sanitizing ...
FAIL
February 6, 2019
at 7:22 PM
8 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen pork out at room temperature to thaw discontinue practices | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Tenderizer machine in kitchen no manufacturer recommendations regarding proper sanitizing ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 18, 2018
at 5:09 PM
3 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use chef knife stored under cutting boards store as discussed | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside all refrigeration units from visible food spills stains and soils | 44-4-802/03....
PASS
May 30, 2018
at 6:10 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Clearly label all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents such as flour sigar salt | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen seafood thawing out in stagnant water - thaw ...
FAIL
May 22, 2018
at 5:29 PM
10 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Clearly label all bulk food containers to properly identify the contents such as flour sigar salt | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Frozen seafood thawing out in stagnant water - thaw ...
PASS
October 24, 2017
at 4:55 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: No protective enclosure for mop sink provide. | 42-6-501.113/.114 - Premises Maintained: Remove all noninuse equipment from basement area and oragnize.
FAIL
October 10, 2017
at 3:24 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: No protective enclosure for mop sink provide. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dish racks stored on floor elevate 6 to 8" or higher. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean s...
FAIL
October 3, 2017
at 4:51 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: No protective enclosure for mop sink provide. | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Dish racks stored on floor elevate 6 to 8" or higher. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean s...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 7, 2017
at 2:02 PM
1 violation
32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Provide self closing door bathroom doors spring.