Viga Italian Eatery
Latest: PASS
May 14, 2025
Address
275 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Inspection History
48 inspections
19 failures
License
License #26422
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
Inspection History (48 most recent)
PASS
May 14, 2025
at 5:05 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Soup observed cooling in deep container. Use shallow containers to properly cool items. | 590.005/5-502.11-C - Frequency-Removal (C): Linen basket is only picked up one per week according to PIC. Lin...
FAIL
May 7, 2025
at 3:42 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.15-C - (B) Cooling Methods (C): Soup observed cooling in deep container. Use shallow containers to properly cool items. | 590.005/5-502.11-C - Frequency-Removal (C): Linen basket is only picked up one per week according to PIC. Lin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 31, 2025
at 4:45 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Walk in floor is soiled with food debris. Clean to remove.
PASS
November 20, 2024
at 3:29 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Front service cold holding unit not fucntioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Work order has been placed and will be completed once the parts have arrived. At the time of th in...
FAIL
October 15, 2024
at 4:21 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Front service cold holding unit not fucntioning properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. Work order has been placed and will be completed once the parts have arrived. At the time of th in...
PASS
December 14, 2023
at 4:31 PM
0 violations
PASS
March 29, 2023
at 3:37 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat products at pasta station. Person in charge removed. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Syste...
FAIL
March 22, 2023
at 3:42 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-P - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P): Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of ready to eat products at pasta station. Person in charge removed. | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Syste...
PASS
August 29, 2022
at 2:58 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tuna- 53 F. Proivd a cold holding temperature of 41 F or below. Item was placed back in the walk in cooler to chill to 41 F. | 590.004/4-301.11...
FAIL
August 22, 2022
at 6:09 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Tuna- 53 F. Proivd a cold holding temperature of 41 F or below. Item was placed back in the walk in cooler to chill to 41 F. | 590.004/4-301.11...
PASS
February 18, 2022
at 3:49 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all in use cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Use a scoop with a handle for dispensing b...
FAIL
February 10, 2022
at 4:21 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Keep all in use cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Use a scoop with a handle for dispensing b...
PASS
October 20, 2021
at 6:28 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-502.11-PF - Variance Requirement (Pf): The establishment was using a cryovac machine last year and they were informed that they cannot continue to do this specialized process until they get approval form the department. The restaurant c...
FAIL
October 18, 2021
at 3:36 PM
1 violation
590.003/3-502.11-PF - Variance Requirement (Pf): The establishment was using a cryovac machine last year and they were informed that they cannot continue to do this specialized process until they get approval form the department. The restaurant c...
PASS
May 12, 2021
at 5:45 PM
0 violations
PASS
April 22, 2021
at 4:09 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): There is a cheese sauce cooling in the refrigerator in a deep container. The sauce was over 82F after two hours. Provide proper cooling to be sure temperatures are reached in the proper time frame. (the manager...
FAIL
December 14, 2020
at 7:57 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.14-P - Cooling (P): There is a cheese sauce cooling in the refrigerator in a deep container. The sauce was over 82F after two hours. Provide proper cooling to be sure temperatures are reached in the proper time frame. (the manager...
PASS
September 18, 2019
at 3:11 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 7, 2019
at 4:54 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wiping clioths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Fruit flies above the hand sink i the catering room. Remove flies. Provide exterminatio...
FAIL
April 23, 2019
at 5:54 PM
3 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all wiping clioths in a sanitizer solution when not in use. | 35-6-501.111/.115 - Insects Rodents Animals: Fruit flies above the hand sink i the catering room. Remove flies. Provide exterminatio...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 24, 2018
at 5:57 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Repair damaged door gasklets to reach in refrigerator doors. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Impro...
PASS
April 3, 2018
at 5:02 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean resurface or replace cutting board on the pizza staion refrigerator. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4...
FAIL
March 27, 2018
at 6:13 PM
4 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Clean resurface or replace cutting board on the pizza staion refrigerator. | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Keep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 23-4...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 29, 2017
at 5:33 PM
3 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Cooked chicken inside of the deli cooler at the front service station with an elevated temperature of 51F. Discontinue and ensure proper cooling methods are in place. Chicken was remove...
PASS
August 30, 2016
at 5:39 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Chicken salad at the front service line with an elevated temperature of 54F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being properly cooled prior to being placed out for service. | 14-4-20...
FAIL
August 23, 2016
at 3:17 PM
4 violations
04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods: Chicken salad at the front service line with an elevated temperature of 54F. Discontinue and ensure all foods are being properly cooled prior to being placed out for service. | 14-4-20...
PASS
January 29, 2016
at 6:44 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomatoes observed being left out roome temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods ...
FAIL
January 22, 2016
at 6:15 PM
7 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several sauce containers with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sliced tomatoes observed being left out roome temperature. Discontinue and ensure all potentially hazardous foods ...
PASS
February 20, 2015
at 4:40 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sauteed onions 46F / Manager voluntarily disposed of after being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 3 dented cans r...
FAIL
February 12, 2015
at 7:28 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Sauteed onions 46F / Manager voluntarily disposed of after being out of temperature for an undetermined amount of time. / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: 3 dented cans r...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 26, 2014
at 3:42 PM
2 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving in main walk in rusted / Repaint or replace. Bottom shelving on chicken/steak prep table rusted / Repaint. Paint Chipping in commissary / Repaint. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Wa...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 29, 2013
at 3:16 PM
1 violation
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: They are using paint brushes for sauces. Provide food grade equipment.
PASS
January 14, 2013
at 5:03 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: There are grab and go items with incompete labals. Make sure all labels have complete ingredients or have them nearby in a binder. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The mixer upstairs in so...
FAIL
January 7, 2013
at 4:42 PM
3 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: There are grab and go items with incompete labals. Make sure all labels have complete ingredients or have them nearby in a binder. | 22-4-601/602.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The mixer upstairs in so...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
March 27, 2012
at 4:14 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator on the cooking line is npt holding temperature garlic is 48F. Provide proper coold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are pipes that look like sewer lines running a...
FAIL
March 20, 2012
at 3:33 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The refrigerator on the cooking line is npt holding temperature garlic is 48F. Provide proper coold holding of 41F or below. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: There are pipes that look like sewer lines running a...
PASS
October 6, 2011
at 4:45 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked rice holding on shelving over cooking equipment utilizing indirect heat at 107F. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chef salad in to go refridge at 66F.Eggplant at 53.2F.Provolone cheese at 60F.Chicken Ceasar wrap a...
FAIL
September 26, 2011
at 3:40 PM
4 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Cooked rice holding on shelving over cooking equipment utilizing indirect heat at 107F. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chef salad in to go refridge at 66F.Eggplant at 53.2F.Provolone cheese at 60F.Chicken Ceasar wrap a...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 1, 2011
at 2:51 PM
1 violation
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Insulation on top of ovens need to be sealed.Remove and discontinue use of tinfoil to line shelving.
PASS
November 24, 2010
at 3:28 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: To go roasted veg salad with chicken at 66F.Although product is prepared and put into Walk-in before service is the product temperature verified before being put out for service?All other temperatures taken(both hot...
FAIL
November 10, 2010
at 4:31 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: To go roasted veg salad with chicken at 66F.Although product is prepared and put into Walk-in before service is the product temperature verified before being put out for service?All other temperatures taken(both hot...
PASS
April 14, 2010
at 3:11 PM
1 violation
41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Sanitizer tested was at 400ppm+.No warewashing instructions posted.Provide.
FAIL
April 7, 2010
at 2:44 PM
1 violation
41-7-201/04.11 - Separation/Sanitizer Criteria: Sanitizer tested was at 400ppm+.No warewashing instructions posted.Provide.
PASS
February 4, 2009
at 7:39 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Clear exterior of bulk food containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean top of grease trap in the 3 bay sink area. Remove rust buildup from top of grease trap | 23-4-602.13 - Non-...
FAIL
January 28, 2009
at 4:06 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Clear exterior of bulk food containers | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Clean top of grease trap in the 3 bay sink area. Remove rust buildup from top of grease trap | 23-4-602.13 - Non-...
PASS
March 21, 2008
at 2:01 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tinfoil from all equipment | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test Kit for 3 compartmentsink | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths | 23-4-602...
FAIL
March 6, 2008
at 3:12 PM
10 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: remove tinfoil from all equipment | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide test Kit for 3 compartmentsink | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Provide proper storage of wiping cloths | 23-4-602...