Inspection record
Monica's Trattoria
67 Prince St · Boston, MA 02113
2inspections since May 2026
38violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Aug 13, 2026HE_Pass19 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
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
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Prep area and kitchen main handsink observed blocked (trash can/ bakers rack) Discontinue and keep accessible at all time for handwashing. (cos)
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior/ around ice machine observed soiled exterior (top) of high temp dishwasher downstairs observed soiled by loose debris/ dust. Clean to remove
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Staff unable to provide quartenary sanitizer test strips. Provide & keep accessible
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple cold units observed missing a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Multiple storage shelvings observed lined with cardboards. Discontinue
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Font on the consumer advisory observed no in accordance with the Health Code Asterisk observed missing from the menu. Provide to the pertaining foods
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
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
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Faucet at the 3 bay sink observed leaking/dripping non stop. Repair
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor under equipments in the lower level observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove Stagnant water observed under equipments. Clean to remove
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
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
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Bottle of liquor (alchool) observed stored inside ice holder/ Same ice used to make cocktails. Discontinue (cos)
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple food storage containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
**Shell stock Identification (Pf)
Shellfish tags (mussels/ clams) observed not kept in chronological order and missing last sold date. Store as discussed during the inspection
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
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
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Notes:No supplies or procedures for cleanup of V&D events. Provide. Inspector will email handout to PIC
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Prep area hanwashing sink observed without soap. Provide hand cleanser. (cos)
*Controlling Pests (C)
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
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hole observed in the wall in the pasta room. Preovide repair to prevent pest access.
Aug 5, 2026HE_Fail19 violations
***Backflow Prevention (P)
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
**Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Notes:No supplies or procedures for cleanup of V&D events. Provide. Inspector will email handout to PIC
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
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
**Shell stock Identification (Pf)
Shellfish tags (mussels/ clams) observed not kept in chronological order and missing last sold date. Store as discussed during the inspection
*Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Multiple food storage containers observed missing labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
***Ice Used as Exterior Coolant Prohibited as Ingredient (P)
Bottle of liquor (alchool) observed stored inside ice holder/ Same ice used to make cocktails. Discontinue (cos)
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
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
**Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
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
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Font on the consumer advisory observed no in accordance with the Health Code Asterisk observed missing from the menu. Provide to the pertaining foods
*Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
Multiple storage shelvings observed lined with cardboards. Discontinue
*Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Multiple cold units observed missing a conspicuous thermometer. Provide & maintain visible
**Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Staff unable to provide quartenary sanitizer test strips. Provide & keep accessible
**(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Interior/ around ice machine observed soiled exterior (top) of high temp dishwasher downstairs observed soiled by loose debris/ dust. Clean to remove
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Hole observed in the wall in the pasta room. Preovide repair to prevent pest access.
*Controlling Pests (C)
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
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Prep area and kitchen main handsink observed blocked (trash can/ bakers rack) Discontinue and keep accessible at all time for handwashing. (cos)
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Prep area hanwashing sink observed without soap. Provide hand cleanser. (cos)
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Floor under equipments in the lower level observed in need of deep cleaning. Clean to remove Stagnant water observed under equipments. Clean to remove
*System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Faucet at the 3 bay sink observed leaking/dripping non stop. Repair
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology