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Vaanga
102 WATER ST, BOSTON, MA 02109
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Vaanga, spanning January 2022 to August 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 8 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 12, 2026
✓8 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Aug 5, 2026
✕8 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Floor and Wall Junctures Coved and Enclosed or Sealed (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
- Common Name-Working Containers (Pf)
Apr 10, 2026
✓1 violation
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Apr 6, 2026
✕12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Mar 30, 2026
✕12 violations
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers Availability (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Receptacles (C)
- Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Dec 18, 2025
✓13 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Drying Mops (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Dec 16, 2025
–13 violations
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wiping Cloths Air Drying Location (C)
- System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
- Drying Mops (C)
- (A) Ceasing Operations and Reporting (Pf)
Jun 25, 2025
✓4 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 11, 2025
✕5 violations
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 4, 2025
✕28 violations
- (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 3, 2025
✕27 violations
- (O) Person in Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C)
- Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)
- In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Non-Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Foods (Pf)
- (A )Cooling Methods (Pf)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Food Labels (Pf)
- Compliance with Food Law (P)
- Sponges Use Limitation (C)
- Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
- Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
- Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)
- Covering Receptacles (C)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Walls and Ceilings Attachments (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
May 6, 2024
✓2 violations
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Apr 25, 2024
✕2 violations
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Jan 3, 2024
–Feb 27, 2023
✓Jan 18, 2023
–Jan 5, 2023
✓4 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Dec 29, 2022
✕4 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Oct 26, 2022
✓6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Oct 19, 2022
✕6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
May 10, 2022
✓6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
May 3, 2022
✕6 violations
- Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- Cutting Surfaces (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Jan 18, 2022
✓8 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Receptacles (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Jan 10, 2022
✕8 violations
- Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Receptacles (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
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