Viga
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Viga stretching back to 2022. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Boston restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink does not have an indirect to waste drain in waste drain under sink. Install.
590.005/5-402.11-P
86
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention (p)
Inspector notes: Food prep sink does not have an indirect to waste drain in waste drain under sink. Install.
590.005/5-402.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut tomatoes 46F. Product cut within the hour cooled to below 41f. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer 43F at three bay sink dispenser is mixing sanitizer at 43F. Make all necessary repairs to dispense sanitizer equal to or greater than 75F. Establishment to manually mix sanitizer according to instructions. High temperature dish machine on site final rinse 183f
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: M1 590.011 No allergen statement on catering menus. Provide. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Daylight emitting at bottom of receiving door. Install pest proof door sweep.
590.006/6-202.15-C
55
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the walkin freezer floor to remove debris
590.006/6-501.13-C
95
Nov 25, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible temperature indicator for the high temp machine.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine wash guage reading 120F.Repair Maintain wash temp 150F or per manufactures instructions Rinse temp reading 190F
590.004/4-502.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: The pipe under the spray hose sink is leaking .Repair Hot water not operating at the dish room handsink.Repair Maintain hot water minimum 100F Multiple other handwash sink are available for use
590.005/5-205.15-C
82
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage is not operating.Repair Upon re-inspection The rinse guage is reading 140F Temp strip is reading in compliance Repair the guage Ok to use the machine PIC will monitor Upon re-inspection on 4.2.24 parts have not arrived PIC will followup & provide update
590.004/4-502.11-C
95
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage is not operating.Repair Upon re-inspection The rinse guage is reading 140F Temp strip is reading in compliance Repair the guage Ok to use the machine PIC will monitor Upon re-inspection on 4.2.24 parts have not arrived PIC will followup & provide update
590.004/4-502.11-C
95
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Unable to verify hot water sanitiation reading at the high temp machine(guage is broken no irreversible thermometer) Repair machine Maintain rinse temp 180-194F or per manufactures instructions. 3 bay sink to be used until repairs are complete
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels listing all ingredients for grab n go fruit cups.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide an irreversible thermometer for the high temp dish machine.
590.004/4-204.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Clean the interior of the ice machine to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: High temp dish machine rinse guage is not operating.Repair
590.004/4-502.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Items in the walk in refrigerator & freezer observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Elevate all items at least 6 inches off the floor during storage
590.003/3-305.11-C
55
Oct 12, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Wrong test strips for quat sanitizer observed. Person in charge placed order on site.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle observed with label worn and un readable. Label as necessary.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Observed grilled eggplant being cooled in walk in cooler with plastic wrap covering product. Eggplant at 61F. PIC indicated it had been grilled 1.5 hours prior. Plastic wrap removed.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hoods above grill station observed with grease. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in back storage area. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Employee beverage observed in close proximity to food. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-209.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling above back of house prep area observed with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
Mar 21, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tomato blend at italian station at 57F. Person in charge indicated they were brought directly to production line after prep one hour prior. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat food. Person in charge moved to lower shelf.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed unlabled chemical in warewash area. Provide label.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dish machine not reaching proper rinse temperature after multiple attempts. Service call has been placed by PIC. 3 bay sink is properly set up and in use.
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Dry goods in back of house observed without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelfing for pans in italian station is soiled. Sides of grill at italian station have carbon build up. Walls around oven in back of house are soiled. Walls above ware wash area have dust build up. Clean to remove all soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
55
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored above ready to eat product. Person in charge corrected.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Pizza sauce on pizza line at 68F. Sauce had just been prepped for large pizza order and was not properly cooled prior to being stored on line. Person in charge returned to walk in cooler.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap available at back prep hand sink. Person in charge corrected on site.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No irreversible indicator available for high temp dish washer. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Hand wash only signage needed in back catering area. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles have heavy dust debris. Clean to remove to prevent contamination.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filter is missing above ovens. Replace.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Squeeze bottles in italian station need labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Viga last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Viga on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Viga?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Viga.
How does Viga compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Viga most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.
Has Viga's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Viga have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Viga 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 Viga inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Viga is inspected around three times per year on average.
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