Vivi Bubble Tea

100 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109

Chinese

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Vivi Bubble Tea stretching back to 2022. Vivi Bubble Tea was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Vivi Bubble Tea on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted hand sink in the prep area stored with containers.Remove

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Noted no paper towel at the hand sink in the front and in the back prep area.Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Noted refrigerator in the front service area out of order.Repair to hold temperatures below 41F

590.004/4-501.11-C

Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)

Inspector notes: Visible dust in and around the hood chute.Clean Noted food residue under the frylator behind and on the side of the dish machine.Clean Noted food residue under and by the wall in the dry storage shelf.Clean

590.006/6-501.12-C

Dec 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Roaches seen in back near 3 bay and grease trap clean to remove. Flies seen in back and few in front area clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Roaches found in back ware washing area of establishment clean to remove

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: 1) Floors with grease an debris build up under fryer area clean to remove 2) Clutter and debris on shelving above ware washing area clean to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink in back prep area being used to store equipment and no soap at either hand sink in establishment remove equipment and supply soap at all hand sinks. (Manager went to store and got some hand soap at time of inspection)

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)

Inspector notes: Floors throught service area and back cooking / prep area with soils old food and debris clean all to remove

590.006/6-201.12-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: All cabinets at front service line with soils and debris clean to remove and organize cabinets properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cold hold of Bubble tea fillings @ 60f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below

590.003/3-501.16-P

Cooling heating and holding capacities-equipment (pf)

Inspector notes: 2 door flip top running @ 65f repair to run properly @ 41f or below

590.004/4-301.11-PF

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: 4 -5 cans of open bean paste and bubble tea products stored in open cans once open store in food grade covered containers

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Jun 20, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink blocked by a chair. Remove and discontinue blocking any handwashing stations.

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Employee uniforms and hats stored on freezer chest. Remove and clean area. Remove all empty boxes from the counter tops and next to shelves. Organize the dry good products over freezer chest.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks soiled with food spills. Clean to remove and dc utilizing hand sink for purposes other then hand washing.

590.006/6-501.18-C

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

Inspector notes: Heavt dust build up on exterior of cooking hood. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-601.11-C

Jan 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 22, 2022

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food temperature measuring devices (p)

Inspector notes: Missing thermometers in cooling units. Provide

590.004/4-201.12-P

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Missing Hand soap at all sinks. Provide

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: All Handsinks missing papertowels. Provide

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Signage missing from all handsinks. Provide

590.006/6-301.14-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Storage area filled with broken equipment and floors heavily soiled. Clean to remove soils and all equipment not operating.

590.006/6-101.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vivi Bubble Tea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vivi Bubble Tea on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vivi Bubble Tea?

Across the inspection record, “using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Vivi Bubble Tea.

How does Vivi Bubble Tea compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Vivi Bubble Tea most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Vivi Bubble Tea's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vivi Bubble Tea have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vivi Bubble Tea 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 Vivi Bubble Tea inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Vivi Bubble Tea is inspected around three times per year on average.

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