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Cava

Name: Cava
Address: 1350 Boylston St, Boston, MA

1350 Boylston St

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

10 inspections

Inspection

Mar 19, 2026

Report filed

4 recorded violations

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Post most recent Letter Grade visible to customers Post 2026 Health Permit and Site Cleanliness License Post updated allergen awareness poster in back of house for employees

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

There is a minor water leak near the three compartment sink and near the gas cylinders causing water to pool on the floors; repair or replace broken or defective equipment so that it no longer allows leaks and water to pool on the floors.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode 590.004/4-601.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floors underneath equipment in kitchen are soiled with debris; clean and sanitize floors.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s notes

The doors at the rear of the building are damaged and do not fully close or lock; repair or replace the doors.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 23, 2025

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

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Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bags of trash strewn about the trash storage area trash receptacles uncovered attracting birds and vermin. Remove trash from the area and store trash properly.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther

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Frequency-Removal (C)

Inspector’s notes

Trash overflowing in rear of business. Increase pickups as needed.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broken door sweep and seals on rear exit door leading to trash area. Repair/replace with pest proof materials.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 23, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 18, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)

Inspector’s notes

Bags of trash strewn about the trash storage area trash receptacles uncovered attracting birds and vermin. Remove trash from the area and store trash properly.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.005/5-502.11-COther

Official wording

Frequency-Removal (C)

Inspector’s notes

Trash overflowing in rear of business. Increase pickups as needed.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

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Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s notes

Broken door sweep and seals on rear exit door leading to trash area. Repair/replace with pest proof materials.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 2, 2025

Passed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dish machine inoperable. Repair. Quats sanitizer @ 3 compartment sink @ 200PPM for alternative means to sanitize equipment in place.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 2, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 18, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dish machine inoperable. Repair. Quats sanitizer @ 3 compartment sink @ 200PPM for alternative means to sanitize equipment in place.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

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System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sink is leaking from pipe under sanitizer bay. Repair.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.009(E)Other

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Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

No choke save certificate. Provide. (A) Anti-choking Procedures in Food Service Establishments. (1) Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D restaurants with a certain seating capacity are required to have one or more employees trained in a manual choke-saving procedure in accordance with 105 CMR 605.000: Approved Choke-saving Procedures. (2) Each food service establishment with a seating capacity that conforms with M.G.L. c. 94 § 305D shall: (a) Have on its premises while food is being served an employee trained in manual procedures approved by the Department to remove food lodged in a person's throat; and (b) Make adequate provision for insurance to cover employees trained in rendering such assistance.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 10, 2025

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dish machine inoperable. Repair. Quats sanitizer @ 3 compartment sink @ 200PPM for alternative means to sanitize equipment in place.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sink is leaking from pipe under sanitizer bay. Repair.

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.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 590.009(E)Other

Official wording

Anti-Choking

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 10, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 7, 2024

Passed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Gate between common area and food service line where exposed foods are in refrigerator has been removed. Reinstall.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Food prep area hand sink no signage. COS.

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.

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dry spice containers not labeled. Corrected on site.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

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

Inspector’s notes

Cold hold rice in open cooler is 44F. Product out for 30 minutes placed on indirect ice to cool. It is recommended to use metal pans in open cooler and supplement indirect contact with ice when needed. Unit is holding at 37F per inside thermomemeter.

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.

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notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Provide Massachusetts allergen awareness verbiage on menu or at point of sale. Notice on printed menus and menu boards. Such food establishments shall include on all printed menus and menu boards a clear and conspicuous notice requesting a customer to inform the server before placing an order about the customer's allergy to a major food allergen. The notice shall state: Before placing your order please inform your server if a person in your party has a food allergy. (a)Location. The notice must be included on printed menus and on indoor and outdoor menu boards including drive-through menu boards. (b)Menu Boards. 1. All notices on menu boards must be easily readable from the point of service at which food is ordered. On the menu board itself the font size of the notice must be equal to or greater than the font size of the smallest menu item listed on the menu board. 2. In lieu of placing the notice directly on the indoor or outdoor menu board itself the food establishment may post the notice adjacent to the menu board or at each point of service where food is ordered. Such notice must be securely posted in a manner so that it may be easily seen and read from a distance of five feet by a person standing at or approaching the point of service shall directly face the purchaser and shall not be obstructed from view.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 27, 2024

Failed

5 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Dry spice containers not labeled. Corrected on site.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination

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Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Inspector’s notes

Gate between common area and food service line where exposed foods are in refrigerator has been removed. Reinstall.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

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

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

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Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s notes

Food prep area hand sink no signage. COS.

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.

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 27, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 17, 2023

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Low temp 0 PPM Chlorine Dish company contacted machine placed out of service and all ware washing is being performed in 3 bay sink

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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minorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils

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Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector’s notes

Nesting clean and sanitized equipment - Discussed the proper method of airdrying with PIC

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode L1Other

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

No proof of an employee trained in anti choking No proof of that a full time on site certified manager is certified in Allergen Awareness

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 3, 2023

Failed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

No proof of a full time on site certified food protection manager

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals

Official wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Low temp 0 PPM Chlorine Dish company contacted machine placed out of service and all ware washing is being performed in 3 bay sink

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils