Vejigantes Restaurant
⚠️ This facility has been closed 1 time by the Health Department
Latest: PASS
October 4, 2025
Address
57 W DEDHAM ST
South End, MA 02118
Inspection History
69 inspections
32 failures
1 closures
License
License #77974
Last inspected: October 4, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 4, 2025
at 12:00 AM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Ansul system triggered per BFD. Provide report from licensed ansul company along with Building Division approval prior to requesting re-inspection
🚫 CLOSURE
September 30, 2025
at 5:11 PM
1 violation
590.008/8-404.11-PF - (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf): Ansul system triggered per BFD. Provide report from licensed ansul company along with Building Division approval prior to requesting re-inspection
PASS
July 14, 2025
at 6:39 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 6, 2025
at 4:19 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 24, 2024
at 3:58 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Observed refrigerated truck plugged and stationed outside and being used as cold-holding for meats / produce. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and remove truck off the premise submit...
FAIL
October 16, 2024
at 3:56 PM
1 violation
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Observed refrigerated truck plugged and stationed outside and being used as cold-holding for meats / produce. Discussed with PIC to discontinue and remove truck off the premise submit...
PASS
September 12, 2024
at 3:43 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Provide sink barrier at bar hand sink to protect from water splatter | 590.006/6-501.113-C - Storing Maintenance Tools (C): Observed wet mop stored next to hand sink at bar. Remove a...
FAIL
September 5, 2024
at 5:12 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-307.11-C - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C): Provide sink barrier at bar hand sink to protect from water splatter | 590.006/6-501.113-C - Storing Maintenance Tools (C): Observed wet mop stored next to hand sink at bar. Remove a...
PASS
January 3, 2024
at 5:36 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 3, 2023
at 4:55 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed live roach under ketchup lid and immature flies around bar area. PIC voluntarily disposed all bottles and will maintain under refrigeration. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain bi-week...
FAIL
September 26, 2023
at 4:48 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed live roach under ketchup lid and immature flies around bar area. PIC voluntarily disposed all bottles and will maintain under refrigeration. Discussed with PIC to monitor and maintain bi-week...
PASS
September 14, 2023
at 5:11 PM
0 violations
PASS
July 11, 2023
at 1:37 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed deep pan of rice stored in hot holding cabinet @ 127F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F or above. PIC removed and stored in ...
FAIL
July 3, 2023
at 4:43 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Observed deep pan of rice stored in hot holding cabinet @ 127F. Discussed with PIC to maintain hot holding @ 135F or above. PIC removed and stored in ...
PASS
March 14, 2023
at 2:18 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed multiple ready to eat items stored in refrigerated unit held over 24hrs per PIC without proper date marking. Provide date marking on all ready...
FAIL
March 6, 2023
at 7:21 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-501.17-PF - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf): Observed multiple ready to eat items stored in refrigerated unit held over 24hrs per PIC without proper date marking. Provide date marking on all ready...
PASS
January 30, 2023
at 7:09 PM
0 violations
PASS
October 18, 2022
at 4:54 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 15, 2022
at 4:34 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed expired Certified Food Protection manager certificate. Provide current certificate | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring the ...
FAIL
June 7, 2022
at 7:41 PM
6 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): Observed expired Certified Food Protection manager certificate. Provide current certificate | 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC not monitoring the ...
PASS
April 5, 2022
at 3:42 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 15, 2022
at 7:22 PM
0 violations
PASS
January 27, 2022
at 5:08 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to stored raw foods and ready to eat foods seperately. PIC co...
FAIL
January 20, 2022
at 4:35 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in unit. Discussed with PIC to stored raw foods and ready to eat foods seperately. PIC co...
PASS
November 5, 2021
at 6:31 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths out on counter / Launder and ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water ...
FAIL
October 28, 2021
at 5:58 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Soiled wiping cloths out on counter / Launder and ensure wiping cloths are kept in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.004/4-501.112-PF - Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Hot Water ...
PASS
May 4, 2021
at 7:07 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-803.11-C - Storage of Soiled Linens (C): Soiled linens in plastic bags outside on ground and on outdoor shelves / Owner states that the linen company is providing a covered bin for proper storage | 590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refus...
FAIL
April 26, 2021
at 3:39 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-803.11-C - Storage of Soiled Linens (C): Soiled linens in plastic bags outside on ground and on outdoor shelves / Owner states that the linen company is providing a covered bin for proper storage | 590.005/5-501.115-C - Maintaining Refus...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 5, 2021
at 7:28 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store properly. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): Provide an irreversib...
FAIL
February 24, 2021
at 5:55 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Utensils stored in stagnant water / Discontinue and store properly. | 590.004/4-302.13-PF - Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf): Provide an irreversib...
PASS
November 10, 2020
at 8:09 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees are unable to properly wash hands because both hand sinks in the kitchen are without liquid soap and paper towels. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards worn ...
FAIL
November 2, 2020
at 7:41 PM
7 violations
590.002/2-301.11-P - Clean condition-Hands and Arms (P): Employees are unable to properly wash hands because both hand sinks in the kitchen are without liquid soap and paper towels. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting boards worn ...
PASS
August 18, 2020
at 5:56 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Lobster 50F Beef 58F Calamari 60F / Items in top reach in unit near grill top. All were prepared an hour and a half prior for lunch service....
FAIL
July 31, 2020
at 12:12 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Lobster 50F Beef 58F Calamari 60F / Items in top reach in unit near grill top. All were prepared an hour and a half prior for lunch service....
PASS
September 12, 2019
at 4:46 PM
15 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to monitor staff in kitchen for goof hygenic practices general cleaning and storage of equipment and proper holding temperatures | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpa...
FAIL
September 4, 2019
at 4:33 PM
15 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC will need to monitor staff in kitchen for goof hygenic practices general cleaning and storage of equipment and proper holding temperatures | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpa...
PASS
March 7, 2019
at 8:19 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bare exposed wood at bar seal or paint | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: No asterisks or disclaimer on menu items or menu to show beef maybe cooked to order ensure on all menus and menu items
FAIL
February 27, 2019
at 1:51 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Bare exposed wood at bar seal or paint | M-3-603.11 - Consumer Advisories: No asterisks or disclaimer on menu items or menu to show beef maybe cooked to order ensure on all menus and menu items
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 14, 2018
at 7:31 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers in back room storage. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Pork thawing under hot holding table. Discontinue and thaw properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...
FAIL
November 1, 2018
at 4:13 PM
14 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Label all bulk food containers in back room storage. | 06-3-501.13 - PHF's Properly Thawed: Pork thawing under hot holding table. Discontinue and thaw properly. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protec...
PASS
June 11, 2018
at 3:35 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Besure all bulk food containers on cooking line and sorage room are labeled. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken 120F pork between 90F to 115F. PIC will need to removed and discontinue. St...
FAIL
May 31, 2018
at 4:06 PM
12 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Besure all bulk food containers on cooking line and sorage room are labeled. | 03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked chicken 120F pork between 90F to 115F. PIC will need to removed and discontinue. St...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 14, 2017
at 2:22 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: fried pork pieces 62 degrees/product sitting in plastic covered container next to friolator/provide proper hot holding temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw pork 58 degrees/sweet potato...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 13, 2017
at 3:13 PM
14 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: fried pork pieces 62 degrees/product sitting in plastic covered container next to friolator/provide proper hot holding temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: raw pork 58 degrees/sweet potato...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 22, 2017
at 5:54 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: garlic and butter 102 degrees/provide proper temperature of41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly cover all foods in freezer store all cut plantains under refrigeration | 08-3-305-307.11 - ...
FAIL
May 15, 2017
at 4:15 PM
13 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: garlic and butter 102 degrees/provide proper temperature of41 degrees or below | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: properly cover all foods in freezer store all cut plantains under refrigeration | 08-3-305-307.11 - ...
PASS
October 20, 2016
at 3:41 PM
1 violation
29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: restrooms/provide stronger flow of running water 3 bay sink/repair leak to pipe
FAIL
October 13, 2016
at 4:02 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: yuca 120 degrees/chicken 116 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: pork 70 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separati...
FAIL
October 4, 2016
at 4:21 PM
16 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: yuca 120 degrees/chicken 116 degrees/provide proper temperature of 140 degrees or above | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: pork 70 degrees/provide proper temperature of 41 degrees or below | 08-3-302.11/3-304.11 - Separati...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 22, 2016
at 4:14 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: repair heat lamp | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: mens restroom/repair hot water faucet handle