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Viga Italian Eatery

FAIL

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM

Address
275 WASHINGTON ST
Beacon Hill, MA 02108
Category
FT
Violations
3 total
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
48 inspections
19 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Droppings observed in second floor kitchen area under shelfing. Flies observed around soiled rag bucket upstairs. Clean droppings and surrounding area. Provide updated pest reports.

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
• MINOR 590.003/3-501.15-C

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Soup observed cooling in deep container. Use shallow containers to properly cool items.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.005/5-502.11-C

Frequency-Removal (C)

Linen basket is only picked up one per week according to PIC. Linen was picked up yesterday per PIC. Basket observed with food soils inside soiled rags and a smell is noted. Increase pick up of linen to prevent pest harborage.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.005. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.005 | FDA Code: Section 5
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