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New Moon Villa Restaurant

⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS June 24, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Mexican

📍 Neighborhood: Leather District

🚇 Nearest Transit: Chinatown (Orange Line)

Address
15 EDINBORO ST
Chinatown, MA 02111
Inspection History
58 inspections
27 failures
1 closures
License
License #26941
Last inspected: June 24, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS June 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple foods observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Sur...
FAIL June 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Multiple foods observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours. | 590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Sur...
PASS January 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): 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(A)/3-201.11-P - Compliance with F...
FAIL January 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-601.11-C - Standards of Identity (C): 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(A)/3-201.11-P - Compliance with F...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 23, 2024 at 6:14 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Under cooking equiptment is soiled with grease build up and debris. Clean to remove.
PASS October 3, 2024 at 7:06 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): 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/veget...
FAIL September 19, 2024 at 7:15 PM
16 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in both units observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperat...
FAIL September 11, 2024 at 10:53 PM
16 violations
590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in both units observed stored on the floor.Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage. | 590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperat...
PASS December 28, 2023 at 4:12 PM
13 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in refri...
FAIL December 14, 2023 at 12:42 AM
13 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Items in the walk in refri...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 23, 2022 at 7:43 PM
21 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 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 wa...
FAIL May 16, 2022 at 10:27 PM
18 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 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 wa...
PASS September 15, 2021 at 6:53 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.17-C - Wood Use Limitation (C): Wood Cutting boards and wood wok brush- Discontinue using wood wok brush. Use a commercial grade cleaning brus for Woks. Replace or resurface wood cutting blocks. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling P...
FAIL September 10, 2021 at 6:18 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-101.17-C - Wood Use Limitation (C): Wood Cutting boards and wood wok brush- Discontinue using wood wok brush. Use a commercial grade cleaning brus for Woks. Replace or resurface wood cutting blocks. | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling P...
FAIL September 3, 2021 at 2:40 PM
18 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Handwashing was not observed. The establishment opened up all employees came from outside and not one washed hands. Sink was completely dry and had a metal strainer on the sink. There was this white caked on ...
🚫 CLOSURE August 27, 2021 at 1:29 PM
17 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Handwashing was not observed. The establishment opened up all employees came from outside and not one washed hands. Sink was completely dry and had a metal strainer on the sink. There was this white caked on ...
PASS January 10, 2020 at 6:52 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-301.11: 2020 permit not paid ensure payment | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Clevers stored between eqipment store clean and dry | 590.004/4-602.13-...
FAIL January 2, 2020 at 4:31 PM
3 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): 8-301.11: 2020 permit not paid ensure payment | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Clevers stored between eqipment store clean and dry | 590.004/4-602.13-...
PASS May 14, 2019 at 12:07 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Chewed paper and holes in wall behind register counter clean to remove and repair 2) Droppings found on stairs to basement clean to remove 3) Holes in wall at staircase to besment seal to preve...
FAIL May 3, 2019 at 12:35 PM
3 violations
35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1) Chewed paper and holes in wall behind register counter clean to remove and repair 2) Droppings found on stairs to basement clean to remove 3) Holes in wall at staircase to besment seal to preve...
PASS February 22, 2019 at 2:13 PM
0 violations
PASS November 15, 2018 at 2:10 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Spatula's stored in nstagnant water store clean and dry or in water 140f or above | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clevers stored between equipment dirty clean to remove and store clean an...
FAIL November 1, 2018 at 12:20 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Spatula's stored in nstagnant water store clean and dry or in water 140f or above | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clevers stored between equipment dirty clean to remove and store clean an...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 13, 2018 at 2:32 PM
13 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives stored between equipment store clean and dry | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bottom shelf of prep with rusts clean to remove or replace | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Equipment ...
FAIL January 30, 2018 at 3:03 PM
13 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: knives stored between equipment store clean and dry | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bottom shelf of prep with rusts clean to remove or replace | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Equipment ...
PASS July 11, 2017 at 6:16 PM
0 violations
PASS November 23, 2016 at 4:43 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Remove and properly store. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1 small roach and serveral small flies noted in kitchen warewashing area / EHS provides bi-weekl...
FAIL November 14, 2016 at 2:14 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Remove and properly store. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: 1 small roach and serveral small flies noted in kitchen warewashing area / EHS provides bi-weekl...
PASS September 1, 2016 at 4:46 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water store clean and dry or in water @ 140f or above | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: drain board at sink in basement with standing water not draining properly repair...
FAIL August 22, 2016 at 4:46 PM
5 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water store clean and dry or in water @ 140f or above | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: drain board at sink in basement with standing water not draining properly repair...
PASS July 7, 2016 at 5:36 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food containers without labels label properly | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: rice spatlua stored in stagnant water store clean and dry | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean:...
FAIL June 16, 2016 at 4:28 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: bulk food containers without labels label properly | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: rice spatlua stored in stagnant water store clean and dry | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean:...
PASS January 20, 2016 at 6:58 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: gaskets on 2 door Randell broken replace | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1. knives with old soils clean to remove 2. bus bucket for knives with old soils and rusts clean to remove ...
FAIL January 6, 2016 at 5:56 PM
7 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: gaskets on 2 door Randell broken replace | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 1. knives with old soils clean to remove 2. bus bucket for knives with old soils and rusts clean to remove ...
PASS October 23, 2015 at 5:16 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice sitting out on counter at 78F / Provide proper holding temperatures. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Remove and properly store. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Desi...
FAIL October 13, 2015 at 5:06 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Rice sitting out on counter at 78F / Provide proper holding temperatures. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: Rice scoops stored in stagnant water / Remove and properly store. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Desi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 10, 2014 at 5:22 PM
21 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: All open foods must be properly stored in food grade containers with tight fitting lids. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Food ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 26, 2014 at 5:20 PM
26 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored with cooked foods and vegetables on salad unit Raw chicken storaged above beef pro...
FAIL November 25, 2014 at 5:41 PM
26 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Food containers not labeled. | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separation Segregation Cross Contamination: Raw fish stored with cooked foods and vegetables on salad unit Raw chicken storaged above beef pro...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS March 20, 2013 at 6:07 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Tofu and vegetables should be stored in the top of the refrigerators. Raw meat should be stored on the bottom shelves. Raw meat was observed above a case of tofu in the right upright refrigerator located closes...
FAIL March 5, 2013 at 4:11 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Tofu and vegetables should be stored in the top of the refrigerators. Raw meat should be stored on the bottom shelves. Raw meat was observed above a case of tofu in the right upright refrigerator located closes...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 9, 2012 at 7:11 PM
6 violations
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Clean and maintain clean the trash carts and grease barrels. Containers that cannot be cleaned must be replaced. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Provide an Integrated Pest Manageme...
FAIL March 22, 2012 at 7:36 PM
6 violations
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: Clean and maintain clean the trash carts and grease barrels. Containers that cannot be cleaned must be replaced. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Provide an Integrated Pest Manageme...
PASS June 13, 2011 at 6:17 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: kitchen-cover all open foods in reach ins.Elevate all foods 6" off floor in freezer. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food ...
FAIL June 8, 2011 at 4:07 PM
9 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: kitchen-cover all open foods in reach ins.Elevate all foods 6" off floor in freezer. | 09-3-301.11(C) - Handling of Food & Ice: Provide scoops with handles for bulk food barrels | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food ...
PASS January 7, 2011 at 5:37 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Defrost frozen PH F sunder running water. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in refrigerators and walk in | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers | 17-4-204.112/....
FAIL December 30, 2010 at 5:53 PM
10 violations
06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Defrost frozen PH F sunder running water. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Cover all open foods in refrigerators and walk in | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Defrost freezers | 17-4-204.112/....
PASS July 8, 2010 at 5:46 PM
10 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Kitchen-cover all open foods in reach ins. | 10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: kitchen - Provide scoops for food barrels | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Provide visible thermometers throughout | 2...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department