CVS No. 1259
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
95
Score
CVS No. 1259 has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.
Across the inspection history, “controlling pests” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
CVS No. 1259's latest score of 95 sits above the Boston average of 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean dust and soils behind kick plates under drink cooler. Clean under food aisles of visible dust and debri.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 8/5/2025: On compliance visit pest control report from 8/5/25 showed one trapped mouse removed by pest control operator. Continue to provide pest control reports until reports show no pest activity and repairs completed damien.yee@boston.gov 8/19/2025: On compliance visit pest control report from 8/19 states there was one capture and droppings observed by pest control operator. Continue to sanitize and clean at rodent dropping locations and provide a clean pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 8/5/2025: On compliance visit pest control report from 8/5/25 showed one trapped mouse removed by pest control operator. Continue to provide pest control reports until reports show no pest activity and repairs completed damien.yee@boston.gov 8/19/2025: On compliance visit pest control report from 8/19 states there was one capture and droppings observed by pest control operator. Continue to sanitize and clean at rodent dropping locations and provide a clean pest control report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 8/5/2025: On compliance visit pest control report from 8/5/25 showed one trapped mouse removed by pest control operator. Continue to provide pest control reports until reports show no pest activity and repairs completed damien.yee@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Intake vents in men's and women's restrooms not functioning repair to provide sufficient ventilation in restrooms; gasket for freezer at Haagan Daz ice cream not attached to door repair or replace; in employee break room table surface around sink damaged and no longer cleanable repair or replace to make cleanable.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: On dairy shelving in walk-in cooler observed an expired bottle of orange juice dated 7-11-25 accessible to consumers
590.003/3-101.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed rodent droppings and chewed bags of food in snack aisle and chip aisle; observed rodent droppings in pharmacy area; observed rodent droppings in corners and walls of storage area that was former Boston Market; provide updated detailed pest control report to damien.yee@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide caution tape to be able to block off 25' in all directions of a vomit or diarrheal event.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Light bulbs protective shielding (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling light bulbs in walk-in cooler lack protective shielding provide to prevent possible physical contamination
590.006/6-202.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: On top of open air coolers below "Food" signage encrusted and noteable dust buildup clean to remove; on floor in walkin below dairy observed encrusted stains clean to remove; clean rodent droppings food debris on shelving of chips and snacks aisle.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Intake vents in men's and women's restrooms not functioning repair to provide sufficient ventilation in restrooms; gasket for freezer at Haagan Daz ice cream not attached to door repair or replace; in employee break room table surface around sink damaged and no longer cleanable repair or replace to make cleanable.
590.006/6-501.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Women's room missing handwashing signage provide.
590.006/6-301.14-C
58
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit for responding toVOMIT AND DIARRHEA incidents I provided the written instructions and reviewed contents of kit requirements with PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall in disrepair in storage
590.006/6-501.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover on waste receptacle in ladies room
590.005/5-501.17-C
82
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit for responding toVOMIT AND DIARRHEA incidents I provided the written instructions and reviewed contents of kit requirements with PIC
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover on waste receptacle in ladies room
590.005/5-501.17-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles throughout retail Wall in disrepair in storage Wall base in bathoom in disrepair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on shelving and interior and exterior of refrigeration/freezer units
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Apr 12, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was CVS No. 1259 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at CVS No. 1259 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at CVS No. 1259?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at CVS No. 1259.
How does CVS No. 1259 compare to other restaurants in Boston?
CVS No. 1259 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has CVS No. 1259's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at CVS No. 1259 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at CVS No. 1259 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is CVS No. 1259 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, CVS No. 1259 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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