Laughing Monk Cafe

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings1
• critical findings1

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)critical
  Inspector note: Dish machine not testing for sanitizer. Service as needed. Sanitize all equipment in 3 compartment sink. Repair is pending next week.
  code 590.004/4-501.114-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓(A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
  Inspector note: Cooked chicken cooling in deeply packed pans in refrigerator at 75F. Spread out cooked foods to allow to cool rapidly.
  code 590.003/3-501.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Hand sink at warewashing blocked with pans. Keep habd sinks clear and available at all times.
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Food handler observed without hair restraint. Provide hats or hairnets for all food handlers.
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
  Inspector note: Top of dish machine with soils and debris. Keep clean to avoid contaminating dishes.
  code 590.004/4-602.13-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Back doors wide open. Keep doors closed to prevent pests from entering.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on July 17, 2026: 1 finding recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.