Retail Food · Boston, MA

CVS/Pharmacy No. 1900

Name: CVS/Pharmacy No. 1900
Address: 218 Hanover St, Boston, MA

218 Hanover St

Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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9 inspections

Inspection

Jun 18, 2026

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigeration unit storing TCS foods observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible

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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minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor throughout dry storage area in the basement observed in need of sweeping due to visible loose debris. Sweep to remove

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, Jun 18, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 4, 2026

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature

Official wording

Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)

Inspector’s notes

Multiple refrigeration unit storing TCS foods observed without a conspiciuous thermometer. Provide & keep visible

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Floor throughout dry storage area in the basement observed in need of sweeping due to visible loose debris. Sweep to remove

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, Jun 4, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 17, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 17, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 26, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 26, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 18, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.003/3-305.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Relocate the packaged candy located in the basment stored directly under the " S " Drain / waste pipe - label to properly identify the remaining pipes on the ceiling accordingly

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, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 24, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther

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Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the floors throughout the entire back / side room section of the store - underneath all the wooden pallets as well as all the corners by the rear door from all visible soils loose trash and debris

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, Feb 24, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 24, 2024

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair ice cream freezer observed with heavy ice build up from leaking.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace and repair all missing tile damaged by water leak.

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, Jun 24, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 22, 2024

Failed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s notes

Repair ice cream freezer observed with heavy ice build up from leaking.

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

minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s notes

Replace and repair all missing tile damaged by water leak.

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, Jun 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 17, 2024

Report filed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-201.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C)

Inspector’s notes

Remove / replace any cardboard being used to line particular shelving units in the grocery aisles where needed - cardboard is absorbant and should not be used for an excessive amount of time - change weekly or when visibly compromised

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

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s notes

Clean the bottom shelving units where the chips and snacks are being stored as well as any other soiled shelving units in the grocery aisles and refrigeration units from visible food soils

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 590.006/6-101.11-COther