Viga Italian Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
64
Score
Viga Italian Eatery appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Viga Italian Eatery on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut celery on salad line at 55F. Moved to refrigeration unit. Hold cold product at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Container of yogurt observed expired 1.21.26. Discarded by PIC. Ensure proper rotation.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Ice scoop observed on top of ice machine. Discontinue.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Food product observed stored on the ground in walk in cooler. Elevate to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Storage-other personal care items (c)
Inspector notes: Employee jacket stored in close proximity to food product. Remove.
590.007/7-209.11-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Leak observed on second floor. Repair as necessary.
590.005/5-205.15-C
64
May 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Droppings observed in second floor kitchen area under shelfing. Flies observed around soiled rag bucket upstairs. Clean droppings and surrounding area. Provide updated pest reports.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Soup observed cooling in deep container. Use shallow containers to properly cool items.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Frequency-removal (c)
Inspector notes: Linen basket is only picked up one per week according to PIC. Linen was picked up yesterday per PIC. Basket observed with food soils inside soiled rags and a smell is noted. Increase pick up of linen to prevent pest harborage.
590.005/5-502.11-C
82
Jan 31, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in floor is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Nov 20, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: No shield on the light inside of the cooler storing brownies on the second floor. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Front service cold holding unit not fucntioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Work order has been placed and will be completed once the parts have arrived. At the time of th inspection temperatures were being controlled by having food products in hotel pans on ice.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags for the pizza oven with a past expiration date and Deficiencies. Address and repairs and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
86
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Hood and Ventilation tags for the pizza oven with a past expiration date and Deficiencies. Address and repairs and provide up to date tags for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Front service cold holding unit not fucntioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Work order has been placed and will be completed once the parts have arrived. At the time of th inspection temperatures were being controlled by having food products in hotel pans on ice.
590.004/4-202.16-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: No shield on the light inside of the cooler storing brownies on the second floor. Provide.
590.006/6-202.11-C
86
Dec 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat products at pasta station. Person in charge removed.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Slicer observed with food debris on blade. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizing strips at location does not have color coded guide to gauge PPM. Provide new testing strips.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Provide hand wash only sign in catering area.
590.006/6-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Grease build up on hood filters above grill. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
64
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Tuna- 53 F. Proivd a cold holding temperature of 41 F or below. Item was placed back in the walk in cooler to chill to 41 F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)
Inspector notes: Multi door cold station on the service line = 53 F. Provide a temperture of 41 F or below for the unit. All perishable items removed from unit.
590.004/4-301.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: At the upstairs storsge area clean the bottom shel to the 2 door reach in unit. Clean the interior of the convection oven in the kitchen.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Viga Italian Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Viga Italian Eatery on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Viga Italian Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Viga Italian Eatery.
How does Viga Italian Eatery compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Viga Italian Eatery most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Viga Italian Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Viga Italian Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Viga Italian Eatery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Viga Italian Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Viga Italian Eatery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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