Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009

509 Main, Charlestown, MA 02129
Healthcare Facility
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009 has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “controlling pests”, showing up seven times.

Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009's latest score of 100 sits above the Charlestown average of 93. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rodent activity noted outside by the dumpster / trash storage area Address
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Close the side door of the dumpster after use to reduce potential rodent activity
590.005/5-501.111-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean around the entire dumpster/ trash storage area from visible loose trash and debris
590.005/5-501.15-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside all the multi door glass doors and the inside shelves of the refrigeration / freezer units from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Boiled eggs in a two [2] pack available for retail sale in the multi door refrigeration unit only has a partial " sell by date " printed on the package - several other packages are unreadable and / or incomplete [ ensure the sell by date is located in an area where the customer can see the date clearly and decicively
590.003/3-101.11-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris in the back room / storage room location of the store - all broken equipment and crrdboard build up as well as the milk crates removal
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the runners inside the multi door refrigeration / freezer units from dirt dust and food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Keep all lids down on trash receptacles after use to reduce trash blowing all around the area
590.005/5-501.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors of the grocery aisles especially in the candy / Halloween snacks section
590.006/6-101.11-C
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all loose trash and debris blowing around in the back yard - Again having lids on every containers will assist in this matter - address
590.005/5-501.115-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: All trash receptacles shall have tight fitting lids to reduce potential rodent issues - address
590.005/5-501.13-C
Area enclosures and receptacles good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all trash receptacles for the store that are transporting trash to the larger dumpsters across the other side of the parking lot are in clean good repair - ensure there are enough of these totes on site so trash is not blowing around because they have no lids - address as discussed
590.005/5-501.111-C
86
Jul 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Granola bags eaten into in aisle 21 clean ro remove (eaten bag discarded at time of inspection)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor loading dock grate area with debris and trash clean to remove 1-27-23 : Loading dock to be addressed by CVS.
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Jan 27, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Granola bags eaten into in aisle 21 clean ro remove (eaten bag discarded at time of inspection)
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor loading dock grate area with debris and trash clean to remove 1-27-23 : Loading dock to be addressed by CVS.
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings found on shelving in aisle 20 (Chewed bag of Trail Mix) clean to remove 1-6-23.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor loading dock grate area with debris and trash clean to remove
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings found on shelving in aisle 20 (Chewed bag of Trail Mix) clean to remove 1-6-23.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor loading dock grate area with debris and trash clean to remove Door sweeps on loading dock door damaged replace Door sweeps need to be placed on door to pharmacy and 3 doors to outside old display area
590.005/5-501.115-C
86
Dec 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings found on shelving in aisle 20 (Trail Mix) clean to remove 12-27-22
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings found throughotu store clean to remove chip aisle with activity clean to remove Bread area with droppings on carpet and need to be clean thoroughly Candy aisle with activity clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Apr 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009 on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009?

Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009.

How does Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009 compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009 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 No. 1009 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cvs/Pharmacy No. 1009 is inspected around three times per year on average.