Viva Mi Arepa

270 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Viva Mi Arepa four times, with records going back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Jamaica Plain restaurant scene, where the average is 83, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning due 2/9.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Feb 6, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired. PIC stated cleaning due 2/9.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cooked chicken 47F cooked pork 47F stored in 2 door unit in the ktichen . PIC voluntarily discard the products. Additional cold holding products observed in compliance. PIC to train staff on temperature monitoring.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)

Inspector notes: Several containers of prepped foods from the day before (9.7.25) stored in walkin and 2 door refrigeration unit observed without date marking. Provide made/discard date before storing

590.003/3-501.17-PF

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control and train staff on violation noted on the inspection report

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Kitchen main hand sink observed without paper towel. Provided and maintain (correcte on site) Observed additional hand washing during the inspection process

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Cut dessert observed without lables. Provide allergen information.

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Bulk bins and multiple squeeze bottles observed without lables. Provide labels when removed from original containers.

590.003/3-302.12-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Unisex restroom trash bin observed missing cover. Provide and maintain.

590.005/5-501.17-C

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Backflow prevention device when required (p)

Inspector notes: Prepsink observed direct to waste. Install food prep sink with proper airgap or provide a plumbers report variance request and procedures to state how an alternative safe prep will be provided.

590.005/5-203.14-P

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC to provide active managerial control. Provide pest control company information.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide procedure and kit to respond to vomit and diarreheal clean up events. Provide Inspector will provide procedure

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide a metal steem thermometer. Provide

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Kitchen main sink and bathroom sinks observed without handwashing sign. Provide and maintain.

590.006/6-301.14-C

Toilet room receptacle covered (c)

Inspector notes: Restrooms observed without waste receptacle/trash can . Provide

590.005/5-501.17-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Warewashing handsink pipe underneath observed leaking. Repair

590.005/5-205.15-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple refrigerator unit and hot holding upright cabinets observed without a conspicious thermometer. Provide

590.004/4-204.112-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Walkin freezer observed with temperature 74F. Repair No food inside the walkin at the time of inspection.

590.004/4-501.11-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viva Mi Arepa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viva Mi Arepa on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Viva Mi Arepa?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Viva Mi Arepa.

How does Viva Mi Arepa compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Viva Mi Arepa most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Viva Mi Arepa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Viva Mi Arepa have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Viva Mi Arepa means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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