Vikos Pizza & Ribs

847 River St, Mattapan, MA 02136

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Vikos Pizza & Ribs has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Vikos Pizza & Ribs was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 84, putting Vikos Pizza & Ribs squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean sides and inbetween cooking equipment to remove visible soil.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Repair opening in ceiling at basement area.

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Exhausthood sticker expired service and provide current hood sticker.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Sticker expired June 2024. Contact licensed company to come out and inspect the hood.

590.006/6-501.14-C

May 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Observed no mop sink. PIC stated that they have been using the toliet to dispose of the mop water. Contact a licensed plumber for the cost to insall a mopsink. 4/26/24- PIC has a quote from a plumbing company to install a mop sink.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Apr 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Service sink (c)

590.005/5-203.13-C

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedures or supplies for vomit/diarrhea clean up kit. Provide kit. Emailed PIC list of supplies and instructions.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: Observed no mop sink. PIC stated that they have been using the toliet to dispose of the mop water. Contact a licensed plumber for the cost to insall a mopsink.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping clothes on the counter. Wiping clothes need to be stored properly in a bucket with sanitizer. Provide sanitizer buckets.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

Inspector notes: Observed several stained ceiling tiles. PIC stated that the roof needs to be fixed to correct this situation. PIC stated he leases the building. Remove or fix ceiling tiles. All ceiling tiles that are under the food area need to be smooth and easy cleanable not porous.

590.006/6-201.17-C

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No procedures or supplies for vomit/diarrhea clean up kit. Provide kit. Emailed PIC list of supplies and instructions.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Walls and ceilings attachments (c)

590.006/6-201.17-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled wiping clothes on the counter. Wiping clothes need to be stored properly in a bucket with sanitizer. Provide sanitizer buckets.

590.003/3-304.14-C

May 10, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: replace all defective/stained ceiling tiles

590.006/6-501.11-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: replace all defective dough containers/equipment

590.004/4-501.12-C

Nov 15, 2022

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: replace all defective door gaskets

590.004/4-501.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: all ceiling tiles shall be made smooth and easily cleanable

590.006/6-501.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: clean walls and floors throughout

590.006/6-201.11-C

Receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: provide covers for all trash receptacles

590.005/5-501.13-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: clean and degrease all equipment/pipes/reachins/rest room vent/

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: replace all scored cutting boards

590.004/4-501.12-C

Jul 12, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Ventilation hood systems filters (c)

Inspector notes: Clean hood filters on cooking line. Hood sticker good until Aug 2022.

590.004/4-202.18-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean wall behind cooking line.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean exterior of bulk food containers. Clean shelves in prep area.

590.004/4-202.16-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vikos Pizza & Ribs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vikos Pizza & Ribs on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vikos Pizza & Ribs?

Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vikos Pizza & Ribs.

How does Vikos Pizza & Ribs compare to other restaurants in Mattapan?

Vikos Pizza & Ribs most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Mattapan average of 84.

Has Vikos Pizza & Ribs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vikos Pizza & Ribs have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vikos Pizza & Ribs 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 Vikos Pizza & Ribs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vikos Pizza & Ribs is inspected around three times per year on average.

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