SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Monica's Mercato last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Apr 27, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
9 inspections on record, from Dec 18, 2023 to Apr 27, 2026.
Has Monica's Mercato ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 9 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 18, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
9 inspections
Inspection
Apr 27, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temperature dish machine at the bar in use testing at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Provide a sanitizer reading of 50-200 PM for the chemical sanitizer used. Establishment will use dish machine in the kitchen for ware washing until machine is repaired and running properly
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 27, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 10, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temperature dish machine at the bar in use testing at 0ppm after multiple attempts. Provide a sanitizer reading of 50-200 PM for the chemical sanitizer used. Establishment will use dish machine in the kitchen for ware washing until machine is repaired and running properly
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 18, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 16, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand washing sink at serving line with very low water pressure. Repair.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 4, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of dish machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Hand washing sink at serving line with very low water pressure. Repair.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 27, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior of dish machine soiled. Clean and sanitize properly.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Hand washing sink at serving line with very low water pressure. Repair.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 2, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior white panel of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
1 dead mouse on snap trap in the pizza prep area Several small droppings in pizza prep area and near were the pizza boxes are stored / Clean droppings and remove dead rodent. Ensrue daily maintenance of floors. No IPM reports on site / Provide last 3 months
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 2, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 18, 2023
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Interior white panel of ice machine with visible soils / Clean to remove
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
1 dead mouse on snap trap in the pizza prep area Several small droppings in pizza prep area and near were the pizza boxes are stored / Clean droppings and remove dead rodent. Ensrue daily maintenance of floors. No IPM reports on site / Provide last 3 months
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.