MONICA'S RESTAURANT
Latest: PASS
February 25, 2025
Address
143 RICHMOND ST
North End, MA 02109
Inspection History
45 inspections
18 failures
License
License #21063
Last inspected: February 25, 2025
Inspection History (45 most recent)
PASS
February 25, 2025
at 7:44 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 1, 2024
at 5:39 PM
3 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Ensure all food handlers are wearing proper hair restraints when working with foods for the restaurant | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean in between all cooking equipm...
PASS
December 8, 2023
at 4:50 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): No asterisks to denote eggs or burgers that can be cooked to order suplly on all menus and online menu's.
FAIL
November 27, 2023
at 7:46 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-603.11-PF - Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf): No asterisks to denote eggs or burgers that can be cooked to order suplly on all menus and online menu's.
PASS
October 13, 2023
at 3:13 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cold hold of Raw Chicken @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipm...
FAIL
October 2, 2023
at 3:15 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cold hold of Raw Chicken @ 50f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below | 590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipm...
PASS
April 7, 2023
at 3:54 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): tags not being held with products until last sold ensure tags stored with product until last sold and date the tag. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Steak tips not being coole...
FAIL
March 31, 2023
at 5:53 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): tags not being held with products until last sold ensure tags stored with product until last sold and date the tag. | 590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): Steak tips not being coole...
PASS
January 30, 2023
at 6:20 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood vents with grease and dust build up clean to remove
FAIL
January 11, 2023
at 5:34 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Hood vents with grease and dust build up clean to remove
PASS
February 18, 2022
at 3:33 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Sheel stock tags not held with products and not dated for last used store with products until last mussel or clam sold/served and then date back of shellstock tag
FAIL
February 9, 2022
at 6:49 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Sheel stock tags not held with products and not dated for last used store with products until last mussel or clam sold/served and then date back of shellstock tag
PASS
September 13, 2021
at 6:25 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.14-C - Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C): Hood sticker expired . PIC called for cleaning early date 8/31/21.
FAIL
August 5, 2021
at 3:18 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Clams and mussel stored in same bin >remove separate.No commingling Date last served not being recorded on shellfish tags. Provide date last served or sold. | 590.004/4-204.11-...
FAIL
July 29, 2021
at 5:25 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): Clams and mussel stored in same bin >remove separate.No commingling Date last served not being recorded on shellfish tags. Provide date last served or sold. | 590.004/4-204.11-...
PASS
March 22, 2021
at 6:53 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): No last day served being recorded on tag. Provide date last served. | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): No labels on bulk containers.Provide | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperatur...
FAIL
March 17, 2021
at 6:42 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-203.12-PF - Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf): No last day served being recorded on tag. Provide date last served. | 590.003/3-602.11-C - Food Labels (C): No labels on bulk containers.Provide | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperatur...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 8, 2020
at 10:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Clean filters in the hood system directly above the char grill from visible soils | 590.005/5-203.13-C - Service Sink (C): Enclose the exposed area of the mop sink as discussed | 590.006/...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 7, 2019
at 10:48 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Remove all visibly soiled colored cutting boards with deep lacerations hanging in the ware washing area | 590.006/6-201.13-C - Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C): - Several floor ...
PASS
March 11, 2019
at 5:26 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: The wash cycle is only reaching 120F. Provide proper wash temperature.
FAIL
March 1, 2019
at 4:50 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: The cutting boards are heavily scored. Resurface or replace. | 19-4-501.18-.110 - Wash Rinse Water Clean Proper Temperature.: The wash cycle is only reaching 120F. Provide proper wash temperature.
PASS
March 6, 2018
at 5:48 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Glasses located on a shelf in front of the cooking line are being stored directly ln the shelf provide a barrier as discussed during storage to minimize potential contamination - glass storage should no...
FAIL
February 28, 2018
at 12:09 AM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Glasses located on a shelf in front of the cooking line are being stored directly ln the shelf provide a barrier as discussed during storage to minimize potential contamination - glass storage should no...
PASS
February 2, 2018
at 5:15 PM
0 violations
PASS
December 20, 2017
at 7:29 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Racks in walk in are rusted / Repaint | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Glass machine sanitizer not registering / Repair | 37-6-5...
FAIL
December 5, 2017
at 4:29 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Racks in walk in are rusted / Repaint | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: No test kits on site / Provide | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Glass machine sanitizer not registering / Repair | 37-6-5...
PASS
October 19, 2016
at 6:43 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep shellfish tags with shellfish. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in _ refinish rusted shelving. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 17-...
FAIL
October 11, 2016
at 12:15 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Keep shellfish tags with shellfish. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Walk in _ refinish rusted shelving. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 17-...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 22, 2016
at 4:53 PM
7 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide hair restraints for all prep cooks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace visibly soiled cutting boards where needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface shelvi...
FAIL
December 9, 2015
at 7:48 PM
7 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Provide hair restraints for all prep cooks | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace visibly soiled cutting boards where needed | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Resurface shelvi...
PASS
July 22, 2015
at 7:27 PM
2 violations
01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: | M-2-102.11 - PIC Knowledge: No food safety certification on site-provide
FAIL
July 15, 2015
at 6:19 PM
7 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Do not remove shell fish tags from original containers | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food storage bins [ flour - sugatr - salt ] | 13-2-304/402...
FAIL
July 8, 2015
at 5:28 PM
7 violations
01-3-202.18 - Shellstock ID: Do not remove shell fish tags from original containers | 01-3-203.12 - Tags & Records: | 02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food storage bins [ flour - sugatr - salt ] | 13-2-304/402...
PASS
October 22, 2014
at 7:05 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Do not store in use knives in-between soiled equipment - store as discussed | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all white cutting boards in the kitchen prep area - several boards appear unclean...
FAIL
October 15, 2014
at 10:24 PM
6 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Do not store in use knives in-between soiled equipment - store as discussed | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all white cutting boards in the kitchen prep area - several boards appear unclean...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
September 26, 2013
at 11:46 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement - Repair doors to reach in freezers. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers where necessary. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep wiping cloths i...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 12, 2012
at 8:32 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Basement-repair door to reach in freezer | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometer where necessary. | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Ware wash-replace missing light shields.
PASS
December 5, 2011
at 3:58 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide proper storage of all clean cutting boards between uses. Keep upright and seperated to ensure proper air drying. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly resurface or replace spl...
FAIL
November 28, 2011
at 4:54 PM
2 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide proper storage of all clean cutting boards between uses. Keep upright and seperated to ensure proper air drying. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Properly resurface or replace spl...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 20, 2011
at 3:15 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Provide proper drain lines for soda dispenser at main bar. Ensure that line does not drain into hand sink or sink holding customers ice. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide thermometer ...
PASS
October 30, 2009
at 5:58 PM
4 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: properly store knives | 41-7-101.11 - Toxic Items: Original Container: | 41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: label all chemical bottles
FAIL
October 9, 2009
at 8:03 PM
4 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: provide | 24-4-904.11AB - Improper Storage of Re-usable Utensils: properly store knives | 41-7-101.11 - Toxic Items: Original Container: | 41-7-102.11 - Labeled Common Name: label all chemical bottles
PASS
September 26, 2008
at 5:08 PM
0 violations