Monica's Trattoria

• official resultPass
• resultPass
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings0
• critical findings0

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Checks marked passed

• ✓Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)critical
  Inspector note: Bottle of liquor (alchool) observed stored inside ice holder/ Same ice used to make cocktails. Discontinue (cos)
  code 590.003/3-303.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Backflow Prevention (P)critical
  Inspector note: Food prep sink (2 bay) on site on site observed direct to waste. No air gap. PIC to provide detailed plumbers report on the cost of install of an air gap to: inca.prince@boston.gov *** If the air gap is installed prior to the compliance inspection: A Permit must be secured from Inspectional Services Plumbing Division prior to Commencement of any Plumbing work. Additionally a final approval from the plumbing inspector is required before a reinspection may be scheduled
  code 590.005/5-402.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Pass
• ✓Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: Notes:No supplies or procedures for cleanup of V&D events. Provide. Inspector will email handout to PIC
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: P's and PF's violations noted on the insection report. PIC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Shell stock Identification (Pf)
  Inspector note: Shellfish tags (mussels/ clams) observed not kept in chronological order and missing last sold date. Store as discussed during the inspection
  code 590.003/3-202.18-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: Multiple containers of prepped foods observed stored in 3 cold units missing date marking. Provide made/ discard date. Per PIC most of the foods were prepped and store in the unit earlier in the day today
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
  Inspector note: Font on the consumer advisory observed no in accordance with the Health Code Asterisk observed missing from the menu. Provide to the pertaining foods
  code 590.003/3-603.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
  Inspector note: Staff unable to provide quartenary sanitizer test strips. Provide & keep accessible
  code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior/ around ice machine observed soiled exterior (top) of high temp dishwasher downstairs observed soiled by loose debris/ dust. Clean to remove
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Prep area and kitchen main handsink observed blocked (trash can/ bakers rack) Discontinue and keep accessible at all time for handwashing. (cos)
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Prep area hanwashing sink observed without soap. Provide hand cleanser. (cos)
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple food storage containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
  Inspector note: Bar handwashing sink observed missing barrier between handsink and rimmer (sugar/salt). Install Observed staff washing floor mat inside 3 bay sink. Discontinue/ use service sink as discussed during the inspection Excess water observed dispensing inside handsink at the food prep area. Remove
  code 590.003/3-307.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple storage shelvings observed lined with cardboards. Discontinue
  code 590.004/4-101.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple cold units observed missing a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Faucet at the 3 bay sink observed leaking/dripping non stop. Repair
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Floor under equipments in the lower level observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove Stagnant water observed under equipments. Clean to remove
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: Old mice droppings observed in the pasta station/room. Clean to remove PIC to provide current IPM report from licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Hole observed in the wall in the pasta room. Preovide repair to prevent pest access.
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: PIC unable to provide Allergen Awareness Certificate. Post current Allergen Awareness Certificate
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on August 5, 2026: 20 previous findings did not recur.

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Source: Analyze Boston.