Vivi Bubble Tea Tremont

December 9, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking w/ Take Out
failed findings16
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Custard and bubble tea topping observed with elevate temp of 46F/ Provide cold holding of 41F and below
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Device When Required (P)critical

Inspector note: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention. Provide. Use a colander until properly plumbed.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected
code 590.005/5-203.14-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector note: Sanitizer test strip observed expired. provide
code 590.004/4-302.14-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)

Inspector note: Front hand sink observed without paper towels/ Provide and mantain paper towels at all the time.
code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector note: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Inspector note: Observed entire scoop stored inside the sugar bin. Ensure all bulk food utensils are stored with the handle presented and not in contact with food
code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)

Inspector note: Observed hood filter with grease build up./ clean to remove
code 590.004/4-202.18-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector note: Observed the motor cover on the ice machine missing Please repair or replace as required
code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)

Inspector note: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
code 590.004/4-901.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector note: Clean the floor under the fryer to remove grease buildup Clean and sanitize the area thoroughly
code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)

Inspector note: Observed a missing Ceiling tile in the basement . Please replace as required
code 590.006/6-201.17-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Removing Dead or Trapped Birds Insects Rodents and other Pest (C)

Inspector note: Noted dead Cockroaches and mise on the glue trap in the basement. Clean to remove daily visit and report from licensed ecterminator recomended until issue is resolved.
code 590.006/6-501.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)

Inspector note: Alley Way observed with soils and excess trash on the floor.Remove all excess trash in the alley way/ Clean • Observed clutter and unnessary items being stored in the basement. Clean and organize remove unnecessary items
code 590.006/6-501.114-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: The Hood sticker expired in November 2025. Please have the hood cleaned by a licensed hood company in compliance with BFD requirements.
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Drying Mops (C)

Inspector note: Mop observed on the floor in the kitchen. Hand mop to dry when not in use
code 590.006/6-501.16-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
flagged at inspection

Inspector note: Observed that the Certified food manager certificate has expired/ Provide an updated certificate
code L1status: Fail

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