CVS No. 260

155 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, CVS No. 260 has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which CVS No. 260's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Customer observed with dog in store. Service animals only. Handout provided.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Door with large gap at seam where two doors meet. Seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Ceiling above glass top storage freezer in basement with compromised surfaces and flaking plaster. Clean Repair & seal.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Candy & chip shelves with visible dust & soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Feb 23, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles in restroom. Replace.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles at top of stairwell landing holes in wall in basement staircase. Repair/replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Chips and candy display shelves with dust and soils. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles in restroom. Replace.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles at top of stairwell landing holes in wall in basement staircase. Repair/replace.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jun 2, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Service sink (c)

Inspector notes: No service sink - Dumping mop water in toilet Manger of CVS applied for a variance. The Assistant Commission Daniel Prendergast (ISD-Health Div.) is requesting additional informaiton a plumbers report and any additional information that CVS wishes to provide.

590.005/5-203.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was CVS No. 260 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at CVS No. 260 on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at CVS No. 260?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at CVS No. 260.

How does CVS No. 260 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

CVS No. 260 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has CVS No. 260's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at CVS No. 260 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at CVS No. 260 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. 260 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, CVS No. 260 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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