CVS Pharmacy

214 Harvard Av, Allston, MA 02134

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

CVS Pharmacy has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood contact surfaces”, which has been cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Allston restaurant scores 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Live mice noted in the store at the time of the inspection Nesting material was noted under several endcap display shelving Provide pest control reports for the last 6 weeks from the licensed pest control company noting all actions being taken at the store to reduce pest activity 01/07/25 At the time of the reinspection I did not observe any live rodents- Pest control was on site and per the mployees they had been on site for 3 hours.It was noted that they were actively trapping during that time. Daily onsite visits are scheduled at the store by the pest control company. All reports shall be forwarded to the Health Department for review to verify that there is no pest activity.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Products on shelving throughout the store including retail areas and at the registers with evidence of gnawing All damaged products shall be removed immediately from retail area Manager in the process of removing products at the time of the inspection and a large box of damaged food items with evidence of gnawing was noted behind the registers

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

590.006/6-501.111-PF

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on the inspection report Numerous violations noted regarding rodent activity at the store Clean areas as needed remove damaged products and provide updated detailed pest control reports from a licensed pest control company

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppings noted on shelving and flooring below end caps Strong odor of urine noted in the pet food aisle and in the packaged food aisle All surfaces shall be properly cleaned and rugs cleaned/sanitized to remove stains and strong odor of urine

590.004/4-602.13-C

Kick plates removable (c)

Inspector notes: Kick plates on end caps or not removable- Live mice and nesting material noted below multiple end caps Remove end caps as able to allow for proper pest control treatments to those areas

590.004/4-202.17-C

Exterior walls and roofs protective barrier (c)

Inspector notes: Numerous areas along the exterior of the store with holes - possible areas of concern for roent entry to the store Make proper repairs to properly seal all points of possible entry Consult the licensed pest control company for repairs to reduce pest activity in the store

590.006/6-202.16-C

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Rodent droppngs noted in numerous places in back storage area - Provide an updated deailed pest control report from a licensed pest control company

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floors in back storage with debris and evidence of rodent activity- Clean properly

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Items stored directly on thefloors and against walls in back storage Store products 6 inches off the floor and away fro walls for proper pest control treatments

590.003/3-305.11-C

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of large walk-in/display refrigerator soiled. Clean properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 22, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)

Inspector notes: Monitor cleanliness of the establishment and ensure that establishment is mantaining proper cleanliness.

590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Walk-in refrigerating unit with mold-like substance at the bottom shelf and several empty plastic containers used to store items. PIC removed them. Clean and sanitize all properly.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 16, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was CVS Pharmacy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at CVS Pharmacy on file is from Jan 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at CVS Pharmacy?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at CVS Pharmacy.

How does CVS Pharmacy compare to other restaurants in Allston?

CVS Pharmacy most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has CVS Pharmacy's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at CVS Pharmacy have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at CVS Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, CVS Pharmacy is inspected around four times per year on average.

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