MONICA'S RESTAURANT
143 RICHMOND ST, BOSTON, MA 02113
Last inspected Oct 13, 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 MONICA'S RESTAURANT, spanning December 2020 to October 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
It has held passed across its last two inspections.
No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
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Inspection history
Oct 13, 2026
✓Jun 29, 2026
✓1 violation
- Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
Apr 29, 2026
✕6 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Backflow Prevention Device Location (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
Apr 22, 2026
✕5 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
- (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)
- Backflow Prevention (P)
Dec 15, 2025
✓1 violation
- Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Feb 25, 2025
✓Apr 1, 2024
✓3 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
Dec 8, 2023
✓1 violation
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Nov 27, 2023
✕1 violation
- Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Oct 13, 2023
✓3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Oct 2, 2023
✕3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Apr 7, 2023
✓2 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Cooling (P)
Mar 31, 2023
✕2 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Cooling (P)
Jan 30, 2023
✓1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 11, 2023
✕1 violation
- Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Feb 18, 2022
✓1 violation
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Feb 9, 2022
✕1 violation
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
Sep 13, 2021
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Aug 5, 2021
✕4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jul 29, 2021
✕4 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Mar 22, 2021
✓3 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Labels (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Mar 17, 2021
✕3 violations
- Shell stock Maintaining Identification (Pf)
- Food Labels (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Dec 8, 2020
✓3 violations
- Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
- Service Sink (C)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
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