Vejigantes Restaurant

57 W Dedham St, Roxbury, MA 02118

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Vejigantes Restaurant has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Oct 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Roxbury restaurants, the typical score is 83; Vejigantes Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Ansul system triggered per BFD. Provide report from licensed ansul company along with Building Division approval prior to requesting re-inspection

590.008/8-404.11-PF

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed refrigerated truck plugged and stationed outside and being used as cold-holding for meats / produce. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and remove truck off the premise submit Standard of Procedures (SOPs) to the ISDHealth@BOSTON.GOV for review for possible approval and additional required documents. Also discussed with PIC to ensure all paper products / plastic ware is properly stored and secured from outside elements

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Observed hood sticker expired August 2024. PIC submitted confirmation of hood cleaning today 9/524

590.006/6-501.14-C

Storing maintenance tools (c)

Inspector notes: Observed wet mop stored next to hand sink at bar. Remove and maintain mops / brooms properly stored away from food services

590.006/6-501.113-C

Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

Inspector notes: Provide sink barrier at bar hand sink to protect from water splatter

590.003/3-307.11-C

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed live roach under ketchup lid and immature flies around bar area. PIC voluntarily disposed all bottles and will maintain under refrigeration. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain bi-weekly pest services. Provide reports

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 3, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Observed deep pan of rice stored in hot holding cabinet @ 127F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F or above. PIC removed and stored in shallow pan in the oven. Corrected on site

590.003/3-501.16-P1

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed soils inside ice machine. Clean to remove all soils

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Mar 6, 2023

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed food spills inside ice machine / grease build up on sides of cooking range and fryolaters . Clean to remove all soils / spills

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready to eat items stored in refrigerated unit held over 24hrs per PIC without proper date marking. Provide date marking on all ready to eat foods stored in refrigerated units and held over 24hrs.

590.003/3-501.17-PF

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Contact licensed pest control service for updated inspection and reports

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Clean behind and around cooler chest at bar and in between cooking equipment with frequency to prevent harborage.

590.006/6-501.12-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Provide door sweep on front entrance door to prevent rodent entry.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Jan 30, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 18, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 7, 2022

Routine

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Provide and maintain at all times

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed handsink with out soap. Provide and maintain at all times

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Handwashing sinks installation (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed handsink with non running water. Maintain running water at all times for proper handwashing. Corrected on site

590.005/5-202.12-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC not monitoring the proper handwashing requirements including the operation of running water and handsoap. Discussed with PIC to retrain staff on handwashing procedures

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: Observed expired Certified Food Protection manager certificate. Provide current certificate

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic bowl used for dispensing cooked rice. Remove and provide a handled scooper for dispensing

590.003/3-304.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vejigantes Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vejigantes Restaurant on file is from Oct 4, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vejigantes Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “(p) person-in-charge-duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vejigantes Restaurant.

How does Vejigantes Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Roxbury?

Vejigantes Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Roxbury average of 83.

Has Vejigantes Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vejigantes Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vejigantes 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 Vejigantes Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vejigantes Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.

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