Inspection
Jun 11, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Pavement Coffeehouse
1330 Boylston St
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The full inspection history
12 inspectionsInspection
Nov 6, 2025
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Visible soils on floor under metro rack in back area. Clean 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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 27, 2025
Passed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine rinse dish machine showing no presence of sanitizer when tested with test kit strips. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three bay sink with quats sanitizer.
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 unsafelymajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Mice droppings in floor near warewashing area on floor under storage rack opposite cookline. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
May 15, 2025
Failed
2 recorded violations
criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s notes
Chlorine rinse dish machine showing no presence of sanitizer when tested with test kit strips. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three bay sink with quats sanitizer.
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 unsafelymajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Mice droppings in floor near warewashing area on floor under storage rack opposite cookline. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 15, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 6, 2024
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
What appears to be mice droppings on walk-in cooler floor under shelving in rear hallway. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Heavy presence of small flies. Provide treatments.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 5, 2024
Hearing scheduled
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Repeat priority violation. Provide active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
What appears to be mice droppings on walk-in cooler floor under shelving in rear hallway. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Heavy presence of small flies. Provide treatments.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 31, 2024
Hearing scheduled
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC on site could state some but not all exclusionary symptoms of a proper illness policy. Retrain staff.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Employees leaving and returning to work areas without first washing hands. Retrain staff.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Repeat priority violation. Provide active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
Sliced tomatoes 46F. PIC closed flip top. Unit is holding at below 41F.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No chlorine test kit on site for low temp dish machine. Provide.
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor in walkin cooler and under shelving in kitchen with soils. Clean 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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
What appears to be mice droppings on walk-in cooler floor under shelving in rear hallway. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Heavy presence of small flies. Provide treatments.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
Failed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
PIC on site could state some but not all exclusionary symptoms of a proper illness policy. Retrain staff.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther
Official wording
When to Wash (P)
Inspector’s notes
Employees leaving and returning to work areas without first washing hands. Retrain staff.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 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
Sliced tomatoes 46F. PIC closed flip top. Unit is holding at below 41F.
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.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No chlorine test kit on site for low temp dish machine. Provide.
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s notes
Floor in walkin cooler and under shelving in kitchen with soils. Clean 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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
What appears to be mice droppings on walk-in cooler floor under shelving in rear hallway. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Heavy presence of small flies. Provide treatments.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 21, 2024
Passed
4 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Mice droppings on floor near dish machine and on floor outside walkin cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.004/4-204.13-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cut dispensing tube on milk machine on a slant.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at cookline handsink is 84F. Repair.
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.
More about handwashing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 21, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 8, 2024
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-204.13-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)
Inspector’s notes
Cut dispensing tube on milk machine on a slant.
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 issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide.
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 problemsmajorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Hot water at cookline handsink is 84F. Repair.
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.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Mice droppings on floor near dish machine and on floor outside walkin cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 4, 2023
Report filed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Certified food protection manager post with permit is no longer employeed at this location
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.13-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean equipment stored on green cloth towel - Barista area
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution (PIC started taking corrective action during inspection)
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Inspector’s notes
Nesting wet pitchers in ware washing area
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling tiles and ceiling vent in back prep area soiled
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling tile in back prep area loose and not secure
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Allergen certification posted - Employee is no long at this location
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 17, 2023
Failed
7 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Certified food protection manager post with permit is no longer employeed at this location
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.003/3-304.13-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)
Inspector’s notes
Clean equipment stored on green cloth towel - Barista area
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 issuesminorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s notes
Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution (PIC started taking corrective action during inspection)
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 problemsminorCode 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
Inspector’s notes
Nesting wet pitchers in ware washing area
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 issuesminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling tiles and ceiling ven tin back prep area soiled
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 problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s notes
Ceiling tile in back prep area loose and not secure
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s notes
Allergen certification posted - Employee is no long at this location
In plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source