Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to 12 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont's 82 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-203.14-P
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The Hood sticker expired in November 2025. Please have the hood cleaned by a licensed hood company in compliance with BFD requirements.
590.006/6-501.14-C
82
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Custard and bubble tea topping observed with elevate temp of 46F/ Provide cold holding of 41F and below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Front hand sink observed without paper towels/ Provide and mantain paper towels at all the time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer test strip observed expired. provide
590.004/4-302.14-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
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.004/4-901.12-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop observed on the floor in the kitchen. Hand mop to dry when not in use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The Hood sticker expired in November 2025. Please have the hood cleaned by a licensed hood company in compliance with BFD requirements.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clutter and unnessary items being stored in the basement. Clean and organize remove unnecessary items
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Alley Way observed with soils and excess trash on the floor.Remove all excess trash in the alley way/ Clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dead Cockroaches and mise on the glue trap in the basement. Clean to remove daily visit and report from licensed ecterminator recomended until issue is resolved.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a missing Ceiling tile in the basement . Please replace as required
590.006/6-201.17-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the fryer to remove grease buildup Clean and sanitize the area thoroughly
590.006/6-201.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed entire scoop stored inside the sugar bin. Ensure all bulk food utensils are stored with the handle presented and not in contact with food
590.003/3-304.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood filter with grease build up./ clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the motor cover on the ice machine missing Please repair or replace as required
590.004/4-501.11-C
33
Dec 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Backflow prevention device when required (p)
Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
590.005/5-203.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Custard and bubble tea topping observed with elevate temp of 46F/ Provide cold holding of 41F and below
590.003/3-501.16-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Front hand sink observed without paper towels/ Provide and mantain paper towels at all the time.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer test strip observed expired. provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Small puddle on floor from sprinkler release in upstairs apartment clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker Expired in November of 2024 have cleaned by licensed hood company with BFD
590.004/4-204.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Observed entire scoop stored inside the sugar bin. Ensure all bulk food utensils are stored with the handle presented and not in contact with food
590.003/3-304.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under the fryer to remove grease buildup Clean and sanitize the area thoroughly
590.006/6-201.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a missing Ceiling tile in the basement . Please replace as required
590.006/6-201.17-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Noted dead Cockroaches and mise on the glue trap in the basement. Clean to remove daily visit and report from licensed ecterminator recomended until issue is resolved.
590.006/6-501.112-C
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
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Alley Way observed with soils and excess trash on the floor.Remove all excess trash in the alley way/ Clean
590.006/6-501.114-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Observed clutter and unnessary items being stored in the basement. Clean and organize remove unnecessary items
590.006/6-501.114-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: The Hood sticker expired in November 2025. Please have the hood cleaned by a licensed hood company in compliance with BFD requirements.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Mop observed on the floor in the kitchen. Hand mop to dry when not in use
590.006/6-501.16-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Observed the motor cover on the ice machine missing Please repair or replace as required
590.004/4-501.11-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.004/4-901.12-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Observed hood filter with grease build up./ clean to remove
590.004/4-202.18-C
30
May 2, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container observed with excess debris and soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
95
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Alley way observed with soils and excess trash. Remove all excess trash in alley way.
590.006/6-501.114-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container observed with excess debris and soils. Clean to remove.
590.005/5-501.15-C
90
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Alley way observed with soils and excess trash. Remove all excess trash in alley way.
590.006/6-501.114-C
95
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at front counter hand sink. Corrected.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess trash in alley way where trash is stored. Clean all excess trash
590.005/5-501.115-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled glue trap in basement. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease container observed with soils. Provide labels of business on all trash cans.
590.005/5-501.13-C
78
Dec 27, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Sprinkler head release in apartments above establishment. System needs clearance from buidling and BFD before re-opening.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Small puddle on floor from sprinkler release in upstairs apartment clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
Ventilation hood systems drip prevention (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Sticker Expired in November of 2024 have cleaned by licensed hood company with BFD
590.004/4-204.11-C
86
Aug 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergy Certificate observed expired. Renew.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Uncovered items in freezer. Cover when not in use to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tiles in back of house. Replace.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled traps in basement. Remove.
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
Jan 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles stored in close proximity to food product. Person in charge removed.
590.007/7-201.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Pitchers observed in back of house hand sink. Person in charge removed.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Items in freezer observed uncovered. Cover to prevent potential contamination.
590.003/3-302.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile in back of house. Replace.
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Jun 20, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: PIC stated that utensils and equipment ar not sanitized after washing. Did not demonstrate correct procedure for washing rinsing and sanitizing. Retrain staff.
590.004/4-702.11-P
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked rice from pevious day portioned into to-go containers at 65F. Per PIC- rice for service microwaved and held on counter in plastic container at 98F. All rice discarded. Retrain staff to safely cool and store cooked rice to prevent pathogen growth.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC needs to retrain staff to safely cool cooked foods and sanitize food contact surfaces.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Service counter hand sink out of paper towels. Ensure hand sinks have soap and towels at all times. Corrected on site
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired in February. Business opened in March. Filters visibly soiled. Contact hood company to determine when hood needs to be cleaned.
590.006/6-501.14-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead roaches in basement. Discard and monitor for activity
590.006/6-501.112-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges observed at warewashing. Discontinue using sponges to wash food contact surfaces. Discarded by PIC
590.004/4-101.16-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored on counter. Store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution to prevent contamination
590.003/3-304.14-C
50
Jan 30, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at cookline without towels. Provide towels. Not operating at time of inspection.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at prep station visibly stained. Replace to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Small shelf above 3 compartment sink not sufficient for air drying equipment. Approved plan shows large shelf the length of 3 compartment sink. Provide adequate storage space for clean equipment.
590.004/4-901.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No covered for trash bin in bathroom. Provide covered waste bin.
590.005/5-501.17-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings in basement. Clean and monitor for activity. Indicate area to licensed pest control
590.006/6-501.111-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink next to chicken dredging station is not shielded. Provide barrier to prevent contamination of hand sink and chicken prep.
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont?
Across the inspection record, “maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont.
How does Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont 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 Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont is inspected around four times per year on average.
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