Vitoria Meat Market
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
64
Score
Vitoria Meat Market has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to other Allston restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handink at toilet area without paper towels. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the toilet without soap. Provide.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed wet on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic cup used to dispense beans at the retail area. Use handled utensils/scoops.
590.003/3-304.12-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: CFPM expired since 2023. No allergen awarness certificate. Provide both.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at toilet with out of order hot water faucet. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed box with packaged food items stored on the floor at lower level. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
64
Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple rat droppings observed in outside rear of business along rear wall in basement on floors and surfaces. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide detailed IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear wall to business with large hole in brick wall. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous burrows in outside rear of business. Consult pest control company to treat and seal.
590.006/6-102.11-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Outside rear with broken asphalt and pavement. Resurface.
590.005/5-501.11-C
78
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple rat droppings observed in outside rear of business along rear wall in basement on floors and surfaces. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide detailed IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide active managerial control. Address unsanitary conditions related to rodent activity inside and outside the business.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Outside rear with broken asphalt and pavement. Resurface.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous burrows in outside rear of business. Consult pest control company to treat and seal.
590.006/6-102.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear wall to business with large hole in brick wall. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
70
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide active managerial control. Address unsanitary conditions related to rodent activity inside and outside the business.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple rat droppings observed in outside rear of business along rear wall in basement on floors and surfaces. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide detailed IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear wall to business with large hole in brick wall. Treat and seal with pest proof materials.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Open holes missing tiles in ceilings in retail meatroom and basement areas. Repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-outdoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous burrows in outside rear of business. Consult pest control company to treat and seal.
590.006/6-102.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters not secure warped open doors. Repair/maintain closed.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Outdoor storage surface (c)
Inspector notes: Outside rear with broken asphalt and pavement. Resurface.
590.005/5-501.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outside area with trash receptacles with standing water. REMOVE.
590.005/5-501.115-C
61
Jul 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Room in lower level with excessive amounts of equipment and boxes- Clear to properly monitor
590.006/6-501.114-C
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Light shield missing in back storage area- Replace
590.006/6-202.11-C
90
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Frozen ice cream made in home. Discard and discontinue selling foods prepared in private home.
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No clean up kit or procedures on site. Provide kit for clean up.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Food for sale in retail without labels- garlic puree beef tongue salt cod tilapia filets. Provide labels for all self-serve products.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Desserts produced at second location with eggs and milk dated for consumption more than 7 days. Date prepared foods to be consumed no more than 7 days.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: Employee bathroom trash bin without cover. Provide covered waste bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled cardboard lining chip shelves. Discard cardboard and discontinue lining shelves. Use materials that are durable and non-absorbent.
590.004/4-101.19-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certification expired. Provide proof of registration for new certification.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
55
May 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling and cutting raw meats at the deli counter with bare hands- Reviewed and corrected
590.003(C)/3-301.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous packages of cut meats in retail area with no labeling or safe handling instructions- Provide
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed raw packaged beef defrosting in stagnant water at the 3 bay sink- Reviewed proper procedures with staff
590.003/3-501.13-C
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without paper towels. provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Some packages with raw meat without any labels. Provide proper labeling including Safe Food Handling.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counter. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door missing sweep. Provide.
590.006/6-202.16-C
74
Jun 5, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Slow leak from ceiling at the prep area contained with small bucket. Repair company working in site. Repair properly.
590.005/5-205.15-P
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Some ceiling tiles are damaged by water. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Kitchenware and tableware-preventing contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Observed some baking trays stored on the floor nest bread oven. Store properly elevated.
590.004/4-904.11-C1
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: It does not appear any food items is affected by the leak at this time. Stop using the area until repairs are performed. Clean and sanitized proeprly before use.
590.003/3-305.11-C
70
Nov 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Several packaged products without any labeling. Provide proper labeling. Several raw products without safe food handling label. Provide.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored soiled on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Some food products stored on the floor at the retail area and walk-in unit. Elevate properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Some boxes with food storage containers stored on the floor. Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
78
Apr 13, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sinks at toilet (lower level) and prep area without paper towel. Provide.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Large amount of construction debris at lower level (left side). Remove.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored solied on counters. Store properly in sanitizer solution.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Observed produce on the floor at retail area. Observed boxes with food products inside walk-in unit.-- Elevate all properly.
590.003/3-305.11-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed sponge in use at three bay sink. Discontinue use.
590.004/4-101.16-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Observed bags with single use plastic containers stored on the floor at lower level (right side). Elevate properly.
590.004/4-903.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles stained/damaged at retail are. Replace.
590.006/6-201.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without proper signage. Provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vitoria Meat Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vitoria Meat Market on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vitoria Meat Market?
Across the inspection record, “wiping cloths use limitation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Vitoria Meat Market.
How does Vitoria Meat Market compare to other restaurants in Allston?
Vitoria Meat Market most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Allston average of 80.
Has Vitoria Meat Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vitoria Meat Market have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vitoria Meat Market 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 Vitoria Meat Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vitoria Meat Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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