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Quick Answers
When was Vivi Bubble Tea last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 27, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
12 inspections on record, from Feb 5, 2024 to Oct 27, 2026.
Has Vivi Bubble Tea ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 5, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
12 inspections
Inspection
Oct 27, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Roaches seen in back near 3 bay and grease trap clean to remove. Flies seen in back and few in front area clean to remove
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted hand sink in the prep area stored with containers.Remove
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Visible dust in and around the hood chute.Clean Noted food residue under the frylator behind and on the side of the dish machine.Clean Noted food residue under and by the wall in the dry storage shelf.Clean
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted hand sink in the prep area stored with containers.Remove
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.
minorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Visible dust in and around the hood chute.Clean Noted food residue under the frylator behind and on the side of the dish machine.Clean Noted food residue under and by the wall in the dry storage shelf.Clean
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 19, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Roaches seen in back near 3 bay and grease trap clean to remove. Flies seen in back and few in front area clean to remove
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 26, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s Notes
1) Floors with grease an debris build up under fryer area clean to remove 2) Clutter and debris on shelving above ware washing area clean to remove
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.
Roaches found in back ware washing area of establishment clean to remove
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 19, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
minorCode 590.006/6-201.12-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C)
Inspector’s Notes
1) Floors with grease an debris build up under fryer area clean to remove 2) Clutter and debris on shelving above ware washing area clean to remove
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.
Roaches found in back ware washing area of establishment clean to remove
In Plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
All cabinets at front service line with soils and debris clean to remove and organize cabinets properly
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink in back prep area being used to store equipment and no soap at either hand sink in establishment remove equipment and supply soap at all hand sinks. (Manager went to store and got some hand soap at time of inspection)
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.
Floors throught service area and back cooking / prep area with soils old food and debris clean all to remove
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 22, 2024
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
All cabinets at front service line with soils and debris clean to remove and organize cabinets properly
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.
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink in back prep area being used to store equipment and no soap at either hand sink in establishment remove equipment and supply soap at all hand sinks. (Manager went to store and got some hand soap at time of inspection)
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.
Floors throught service area and back cooking / prep area with soils old food and debris clean all to remove
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 16, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Cold hold of Bubble tea fillings @ 60f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
2 door flip top running @ 65f repair to run properly @ 41f or below
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 16, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 9, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official Wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Cold hold of Bubble tea fillings @ 60f ensure proper cold hold of 41f or below
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
2 door flip top running @ 65f repair to run properly @ 41f or below
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 12, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
4 -5 cans of open bean paste and bubble tea products stored in open cans once open store in food grade covered containers
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.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 5, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
4 -5 cans of open bean paste and bubble tea products stored in open cans once open store in food grade covered containers
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.