NORTHBOROUGH – The Northborough Health Department has ordered the closure of Casa Vallarta after the fire department documented three illegal bedrooms, water leaking from the basement ceiling and standing water.
The notice of suspension of Casa Vallarta’s food permit and order of closure, which is placed on the front door to the restaurant, is dated Oct. 20.
The suspension went into effect immediately upon posting the notice at the entrance.
According to the notice, the health department responded to a complaint from the fire department regarding the restaurant on Oct. 20 at 1 p.m.
“The Fire Department were responding to a fire alarm at the site and documented standing water in the bar area, water leaking from the basement ceiling, and three illegal bedrooms in the basement,” it read.
Northborough’s Health Agent Michael Seager reportedly documented food code violations in a report that was shared to Casa Vallarta’s owner.
“The Board of Health or its authorized agent has determined that an imminent health hazard exists, which requires the immediate suspension of the food establishment permit or the operation of one or more particular operations at the food establishment,” the notice read.
Specifically, the notice said the sewage back-up poses “an imminent health hazard.”
The notice states that the closure will remain in effect until the septic system is repaired and corrections are confirmed by either the Board of Health or its agent through either re-inspection or other appropriate means.
The Board of Health was scheduled to meet on Oct. 25 and discuss the suspension. However, the meeting was canceled.
Casa Vallarta is located at 45 Belmont Street. The Northborough location is one of five in Massachusetts.
Attempts to reach Casa Vallarta via phone and social media were unsuccessful.
