Inspection record
Vejigantes Restaurant
57 W Dedham St · Boston, MA 02118
5inspections since May 2026
26violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Sep 22, 2026HE_Pass7 violations
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Replace compromised cutting boards in the kitchen that cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly [ have deep lacerations ]
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Large white coolers appear visibly soiled inside and outside - keeping plantains with water inside several of them and keeping them stored on the back porch - discontinue practices and store as discussed
*Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Remove all broken unused equipment scattered around the facility including the back porch area
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Remove any in use equipment being stored on the back porch area of the restaurant - keep stored in a safe clean area insiode the restaurant
*Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
Soaking plantains inside large coolers being stored on the back porch all day long - discontinue these practices and store as we discussed
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean inside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units in the kitchen where needed
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Discontinue toDiscontinue to keep plantains on the back porch during hours of operation
Sep 15, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
*Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Discontinue toDiscontinue to keep plantains on the back porch during hours of operation
*Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)
Soaking plantains inside large coolers being stored on the back porch all day long - discontinue these practices and store as we discussed
*Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)
Remove all broken unused equipment scattered around the facility including the back porch area
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Large white coolers appear visibly soiled inside and outside - keeping plantains with water inside several of them and keeping them stored on the back porch - discontinue practices and store as discussed
**Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Replace compromised cutting boards in the kitchen that cannot be cleaned and sanitized properly [ have deep lacerations ]
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Remove any in use equipment being stored on the back porch area of the restaurant - keep stored in a safe clean area insiode the restaurant
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean inside / outside of all freezer / refrigeration units in the kitchen where needed
May 27, 2026HE_Pass1 violation
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC on site without a current food safety certificate - ensure one is posted on site along with the allergen awareness certificate
May 26, 2026HE_FailExt6 violations
*Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)
Relocate the linen currently being stored underneath old piping =
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
PIC on site without a current food safety certificate - ensure one is posted on site along with the allergen awareness certificate
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC on site without a food safety certificate - Provide - ensure the names match as we discussed
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Ensure vases of filtered tap water available for patrons once seated have lids while they are being stored in the dining area
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Menu is missing the consumer advisory for several menu items offered under cooked - mMake all necessary corrections where needed
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Remove heaviliy soiled vents in the hood system where needed to soak overnight
May 19, 2026HE_Fail5 violations
*Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
Ensure vases of filtered tap water available for patrons once seated have lids while they are being stored in the dining area
*Equipment Clothes Washers Dryers and Storage Cabinets Contamination Prevention Location (C)
Relocate the linen currently being stored underneath old piping =
*Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Remove heaviliy soiled vents in the hood system where needed to soak overnight
**Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw Undercooked or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf)
Menu is missing the consumer advisory for several menu items offered under cooked - mMake all necessary corrections where needed
*(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
PIC on site without a food safety certificate - Provide - ensure the names match as we discussed
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology