Mello Vibez Restaurant

473 River St, Mattapan, MA 02126
African
Last inspected: Jul 11, 2024
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Mello Vibez Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Mello Vibez Restaurant was last inspected on Jul 11, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.

Mello Vibez Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Mattapan restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cleaning agents and sanitizers availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No rinse aid available for the low temp dishwasher. Provide sanitizer. PIC stated the manager was picking some up. Discontinue using the warewash machine and utilize the 3 bay sink until you purchase the sanitizer.
590.004/4-303.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent is visibly soiled. Clean to remove grease build up. Hood sticker expires in Aug.
590.004/4-602.13-C
86
Apr 21, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair or replace all defective doorgaskets/
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: replace hole in ceiling/remove peeling paint at steamtable area
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Mar 24, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: replace hole in ceiling/remove peeling paint at steamtable area
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all reachins/equipment/storage bins
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: label all cooked refrigerated foods in reachins
590.003/3-302.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair or replace all defective doorgaskets/
590.004/4-501.11-C
74
Oct 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired Service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
95
Oct 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Test strips damaged replace.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: sides to cooking equipment inbetween and sides soiled clean to remove visible soil.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired Service and provide current sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
May 12, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean all reachins and equipment as needed.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mello Vibez Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mello Vibez Restaurant on file is from Jul 11, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mello Vibez Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mello Vibez Restaurant.

How does Mello Vibez Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Mello Vibez Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Mello Vibez Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mello Vibez Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mello Vibez Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mello Vibez Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mello Vibez Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.