Monument Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
47
Score
The Monument Tavern, located at 251 Main St in Charlestown, MA, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 29, 2026, with a score of 47. This inspection identified two critical violations, including issues with handwashing signage and cutting surfaces, along with two major and five minor violations. While this most recent inspection indicated several concerns, the facility's historical record shows mostly low-risk outcomes across eleven previous inspections.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
May 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Jan 29, 2026 Inspection
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw diced tuna observed store above RTE cooked rice and diced cucumber. Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE sauces. Discontinue. Store separated (raw/cooked/RTE). Corrected on site
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Newly remodeled bathroom observed handwashing sign. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple cutting boards observed heavily score. Resurface/ Replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Pizza station open refrigeration unit observed at 49F Repair All products in the unit was removed to an working unit. Products in the unit was between 43F-48F Station was set up in less than 30 minutes
590.004/4-501.11-C
Reheating for hot holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked beef 78F fried chicken patty 122Fobserved stored on hot holding flat grill. Discussed with staff that all foods for hot holding must be reheated to 165F and above internal before hot holding. (COS) Food was reheated to above 165F
590.003/3-403.11-P
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed trays of cooked potato stored on the warewashing soiled loading board. Discontinue store accordingly. (COS) Observed staff cutting fruits downstairs in the basement area. Discontinue
590.003/3-307.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Portioned cup observed store inside sugar/flour bulk bin as dispensing utensils. Discontinue to prevent contaminations by hands. (COS)
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM to reviewe violations with staff and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit for vomit & diarrheal clean up events. Provide & maintain accessible Inspector will provide procedure to the operator.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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