Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070

467 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070 has been inspected four times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on May 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Jamaica Plain restaurant, which scores around 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)

Inspector notes: Bags of candies in the basement storage area with what appears to be gnaw markings. Address and ensure all adulterated foods are being properly disposed of.

590.003/3-701.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings in the basement storage area. Address and provide an up to date pest control for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Storage shelves where the bags of chips are being stored visibly soiled. Clean to remove shelves.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Wall in back storage hallway with a large gap where the floor meets the plywood possibly allowing for pest entry. Address and seal to limit the amount of pest entry.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Please dust retail shelves.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the floor in the back room and basement.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor in basement storage area.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: As discussed please clean the wire shelves under the milk and juice. The retail shelves will need to be dusted.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Jan 27, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Dairy unit has elevated temperature 44.6 (milk45). Ensure unit is operational to cold hold foods at 41F or below.

590.003/3-501.16-P

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No vomiting/diarrhea kit on site-provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Shelves in retail food area have accumulated dust -Clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070 on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070?

Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070.

How does Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070 compare to other restaurants in Jamaica Plain?

Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamaica Plain average of 83.

Has Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cvs/Pharmacy No. 2070 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Life Alive Organic Cafe

435 S Huntington Av

Score: 86 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Jamaica Plain → Healthcare Facility restaurants in Boston → Healthcare Facility restaurants in Jamaica Plain