Inspection
Mar 6, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Viva Taco
378a Centre St
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The full inspection history
13 inspectionsInspection
Dec 11, 2025
Report filed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther
Official wording
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Please be sure to have lables on all sauces and bulk food containers.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-203.12-COther
Official wording
Toilets and Urinals (C)
Inspector’s notes
As discussed please provide a toilet bowl seat in your staff bathroom.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther
Official wording
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned more often. Hood sticker good until July 2025
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to repair or adjust the ceiling tile in the back room by the side door.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 23, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-303.12-COther
Official wording
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-202.16-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Hood filters on cooking line will need to be cleaned more often. Hood sticker good until July 2025
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to repair or adjust the ceiling tile in the back room by the side door.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 21, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some of the hood filters on cooking line will need to be replaced. Large gaps. Also the hood was just cleaned in Jan 2025 but the hood cleaning company did not punch a hole when it is due to be cleaned again. Please have them come back out and replace the sticker. 1-14-25 PIC will need to call the hood cleaning company and have them come back out with a new sticker with the expired date stamped. Please send me a picture of the new sticker when they come out to avoid me sending this to the BFD.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 21, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 14, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
In large frizer in back of kitchen found food in a container not properly covered. Please provide covers. Tin foil was not covering it properly.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some of the hood filters on cooking line will need to be replaced. Large gaps. Also the hood was just cleaned in Jan 2025 but the hood cleaning company did not punch a hole when it is due to be cleaned again. Please have them come back out and replace the sticker. 1-14-25 PIC will need to call the hood cleaning company and have them come back out with a new sticker with the expired date stamped. Please send me a picture of the new sticker when they come out to avoid me sending this to the BFD.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 7, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
In large frizer in back of kitchen found food in a container not properly covered. Please provide covers. Tin foil was not covering it properly.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
Some of the hood filters on cooking line will need to be replaced. Large gaps. Also the hood was just cleaned in Jan 2025 but the hood cleaning company did not punch a hole when it is due to be cleaned again. Please have them come back out and replace the sticker.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 7, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 27, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Location did not have a prep sink. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and see if a prep sink can be installed. Please provide a report from the plumber of his findings. Also until that is take care of please provide a SOP on how you wash the vegetable now. Please provide that to me by email asap. 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he has a plumber coming next week to address both violations. Please provide me with the reports from him when you get them.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have a plumber come in and take a look for a spot to install and mop sink. The mop sink will need to be installed. Please provide report from plumber . 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he stated that the plumber is coming the up coming week. Please let me know if he comes before our next re-inspection. You can email me his paperwork.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 27, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 21, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Location did not have a prep sink. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and see if a prep sink can be installed. Please provide a report from the plumber of his findings. Also until that is take care of please provide a SOP on how you wash the vegetable now. Please provide that to me by email asap. 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he has a plumber coming next week to address both violations. Please provide me with the reports from him when you get them.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC has called hood cleaning company to have hood cleaned it expires on July 3rd. Please provide me with date by email when it will be cleaned. 7-12-24 PIC did call the hood company and was told it will be done next week. Please provide me with a date that it will be done if not done at re-inspection.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have a plumber come in and take a look for a spot to install and mop sink. The mop sink will need to be installed. Please provide report from plumber . 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he stated that the plumber is coming the up coming week. Please let me know if he comes before our next re-inspection. You can email me his paperwork.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 19, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Location did not have a prep sink. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and see if a prep sink can be installed. Please provide a report from the plumber of his findings. Also until that is take care of please provide a SOP on how you wash the vegetable now. Please provide that to me by email asap. 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he has a plumber coming next week to address both violations. Please provide me with the reports from him when you get them.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC has called hood cleaning company to have hood cleaned it expires on July 3rd. Please provide me with date by email when it will be cleaned. 7-12-24 PIC did call the hood company and was told it will be done next week. Please provide me with a date that it will be done if not done at re-inspection.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have a plumber come in and take a look for a spot to install and mop sink. The mop sink will need to be installed. Please provide report from plumber . 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he stated that the plumber is coming the up coming week. Please let me know if he comes before our next re-inspection. You can email me his paperwork.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
When doing the re-inspection found hand sink by the hot line to be blocked with a trash barrel and sanitizer bucket. I understand the location is small but hand sinks need to be accessible at all times and staff needs to wash hand often. Please review. This was corrected at this time.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 12, 2024
Failed (extension granted)
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Location did not have a prep sink. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and see if a prep sink can be installed. Please provide a report from the plumber of his findings. Also until that is take care of please provide a SOP on how you wash the vegetable now. Please provide that to me by email asap. 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he has a plumber coming next week to address both violations. Please provide me with the reports from him when you get them.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC has called hood cleaning company to have hood cleaned it expires on July 3rd. Please provide me with date by email when it will be cleaned. 7-12-24 PIC did call the hood company and was told it will be done next week. Please provide me with a date that it will be done if not done at re-inspection.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have a plumber come in and take a look for a spot to install and mop sink. The mop sink will need to be installed. Please provide report from plumber . 7-12-24 Spoke to PIC on the phone he stated that the plumber is coming the up coming week. Please let me know if he comes before our next re-inspection. You can email me his paperwork.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.005/5-205.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
When doing the re-inspection found hand sink by the hot line to be blocked with a trash barrel and sanitizer bucket. I understand the location is small but hand sinks need to be accessible at all times and staff needs to wash hand often. Please review. This was corrected at this time.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 1, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC has called hood cleaning company to have hood cleaned it expires on July 3rd. Please provide me with date by email when it will be cleaned.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesminorCode 590.005/5-203.13-COther
Official wording
Service Sink (C)
Inspector’s notes
PIC will need to have a plumber come in and take a look for a spot to install and mop sink. The mop sink will need to be installed. Please provide report from plumber .
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s notes
Location did not have a prep sink. PIC will need to have a plumber come in and see if a prep sink can be installed. Please provide a report from the plumber of his findings. Also until that is take care of please provide a SOP on how you wash the vegetable now. Please provide that to me by email asap.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 1, 2024 · Original Source
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