Viga/Pavia
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Viga/Pavia, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up three times.
Viga/Pavia's latest score of 70 falls below the Boston average of 86. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Ham on production line at 51F. Feta cheese at 52F. Removed. Ensure proper cold holding at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Foods in walk in cooler observed without date marking. Provide for all foods held longer than 24 hours.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood filters above grill area have grease build up. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-202.18-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Open air produce refrigeration unit has a thermometer that is not working. Provide new thermometer.
590.004/4-204.112-C
70
Oct 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention air gap (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed
590.005/5-202.13-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: The handsink in the back was blocked with trash can and sheet pans. Remove items and provide access to handsink. (There was a handsink in the front that was accessible and stocked where the employee could wash their hands)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: walk in and reach in units/properly date mark all ready to eat foods chicken pasta salad that is heald for more than 24 hours
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk foods(sugar)provide proper scoop with handle for bulk food bin Portion cup observed in use to dispense foods from bulks. Discontinue and provide scoop with handle to prevent contamination by hands
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside the wak-in fridge to remove soils remove all cardbord boxes from the floor in the kitchen hot line hoods/clean interior/exterior of exhaust hoods to remove heavy grease build up kitchen and storage room clean floors and walls to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Food soils and debris observed in the handsink clean to remove and discontinue utilizing the handsink for purposes other then hand washing. Retrain staff
590.006/6-501.18-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom observed without cover waste receptacle / provide covered waste receptacle
590.005/5-501.17-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop not in use is being stored inside mop bucket in front of mop sink.Hang mops to dry
590.006/6-501.16-C
52
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 11, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soiled can opener on prep table. Clean to remove Protective barrier at handsink next to pizza prep station missing. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy soils on fixtures and interior of handsink. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
90
Oct 3, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all used wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cean out the unused 1 door reach in located at the back kitchen area. if the unit is stored int he kitchen keep it clean.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Storage of soiled linens (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement keep are dirty and soiled linens in a covered container.
590.004/4-803.11-C
86
May 5, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Temperature measuring devices ambient air and water-accuracy (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide a thermometer for measuring the temperature of the walk in cooler in the basement.
590.004/4-203.12-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: remove buildup of soils and food debris on the exterior of the hand sink in the kitchen area. Keepo the hand sink clean for good hand washing practices at all times.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide hand soap for the hand sink near the cold units at the service area.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: In the basment remove broken and unused refrigerator stored in the basement.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: repair ice buildup inside the basement walk in frrezer. Check unit for a leak also.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior of the bulk food containers in the basement.
590.004/4-602.13-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Viga/Pavia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Viga/Pavia on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Viga/Pavia?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Viga/Pavia.
How does Viga/Pavia compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Viga/Pavia most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Viga/Pavia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Viga/Pavia have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Viga/Pavia 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/Pavia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Viga/Pavia is inspected around two times per year on average.
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