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Laughing Monk Cafe
737 HUNTINGTON AV, BOSTON, MA 02115
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Laughing Monk Cafe, spanning May 2021 to July 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Jul 31, 2026
✓1 violation
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Jul 24, 2026
✕6 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Jul 17, 2026
✕6 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Jan 13, 2026
✓7 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jan 6, 2026
✕7 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
- Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Jul 29, 2025
✓9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Jul 16, 2025
✕9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Thawing (C)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Drying Mops (C)
Apr 7, 2025
✓10 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Apr 3, 2025
✕10 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Mar 31, 2025
–Jun 25, 2024
✓15 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jun 18, 2024
✕15 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jan 3, 2024
✓Nov 28, 2023
✓2 violations
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
Nov 22, 2023
✕8 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Nov 15, 2023
✕7 violations
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Storage of Soiled Linens (C)
- Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Mar 7, 2023
✓8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Feb 28, 2023
✕8 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Wood Use Limitation (C)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Conformance with Approved Procedures (Pf)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jun 24, 2022
✓5 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Jun 17, 2022
✕5 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Mar 10, 2022
✓9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- CIP Equipment (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 3, 2022
✕9 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
- CIP Equipment (C)
- Grease Trap(C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
May 25, 2021
✓2 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
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