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Viva Taco

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Monday, June 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Address
378A CENTRE ST
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Category
FS
Violations
4 total
Facility History
11 inspections
7 failures

Violations Cited

• MINOR 590.003/3-303.12-C

Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

PIC will need to store food off the floor 6 inches. I found container of onions on the floor under the botton shelf next to prep table and a bag of open rice on the step to the side door.

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 storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.16-C

Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)

PIC will need to clean the shelves in the back prep area and above the flip top at the front counter of dust and some spice build up.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.004/4-202.18-C

Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned more often. Hood sticker good until July 2025

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4
• MINOR 590.006/6-101.11-C

Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

PIC will need to repair or adjust the ceiling tile in the back room by the side door.

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.006. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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