Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972

285 Columbus Av, Boston, MA 02116

Healthcare Facility

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 8, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: provide complete vomit clean up kit

590.002/2-501.11-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: retail shelving/observed dust/soils on food cans/clean to remove dust/soils

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: storage rooms/upper and lower/observed debris under and aroiund all shelving/clean to remove

590.006/6-101.11-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: window ledges/oberved dust and debris on window ledges/clean to remove retail shelving/observed dust on retail food shelving/clean to remove

590.004/4-602.13-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: lower storage/food shelving stored under sewer line/remove from storage under sewer line

590.003/3-305.11-C

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: front door/daylight at base of front door/repair/provide door sweep to remove all daylight storage room/upper level/observed flaking paint/remove all flaking paint mens restroom/exhaust vent not operational/repair remove bib hanging from ceiling/PIC states that ceiling has been repaired

590.006/6-501.11-C

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the interior shelving units to remove built up soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: The beverage units interior diamond plate floor observed heavily damaged.Repair

590.006/6-101.11-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: The beverage units interior walls & ceiling observed with soils & dust.Clean to remove soils.

590.006/6-201.11-C

Intensity-lighting (c)

Inspector notes: Replace the burnt out light bulb inside the beverage cooler.

590.006/6-303.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floors in the upper/lower storage locations to remove debris.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Mar 13, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed live dog inside establishment during inspection. Provided PIC with informative animal material via email.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Jun 3, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Toilet in back storage area is leaking when flushed. Repair as necessary.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Bottom of drink cooler is soiled. Clean to remove soils

590.004/4-602.13-C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972 on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972.

How does Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972 compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972 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. 8972 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cvs/Pharmacy No. 8972 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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