Pavement

415 Western Av, Brighton, MA 02135
American
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Pavement, the earliest from 2022. Pavement was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting surfaces”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Brighton average 88, so Pavement trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Next to the espresso machine non-dairy milks left outside of refrigeration at 55F and 60F had been taken out of active refrigeration since at or around 11:30am. The person in charge moved the non-dairy milks into active refrigeration. TCS foods must be kept at 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dumped ice in a hand washing sink; staff indicated they had dumped the ice in the sink; the Health Inspector instructed the staff to clean and sanitize the hand sink and to use the three compartment sink's middle sink in the future. Hand sinks must be used only for hand washing and nothing else.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed red onions pickled for flavor per the PIC in the double door refrigerator with a discard date of 1-29-2026 exceeding the seven day maximum holding allowed; opened or prepared TCS foods must be discarded within seven days of opening or preparing.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: The outside recycling container is missing its top lid and the right plastic door is damaged; repair or replace the missing lids and doors for the outside recycling container.
590.005/5-501.15-C
67
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Wash and rinse drains at 3 compartment sink leak. Repair to avoid standing water.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Wall under ice bucket with damage and possible mold. Clean and repair.
590.006/6-501.11-C
90
Feb 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panels of dish machine with food build-up. Clean to prevent contamination.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Grab and go yogurt parfait without complete ingredient list. Update with complete indformation.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain under dish machine with pink slime bauild-up. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
78
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Water pooling uder dish machine. Clean and dry floor- monitor for possible leak. Drain under ice machine with soils and debris. Clean and maintain.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at sandwich station heavily stained and scoured. Replace for cleanable surface to avoid possible contamination.
590.004/4-501.12-C
90
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Rear door sweep with day light visible. Replace door sweep to prevent pests from entering. No pest activity observed. Reviewed pest report.
590.006/6-202.15-C
95
Oct 24, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at sandwich unit heavily worn and scored- repair/replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous damp wiping cloths on counters throughout- Corrected on site Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
90
Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer from an automated dispenser at the 3 bay sink is dispensing well above 500ppm. Instructed staff to dilute solution with water to ensure quats is measured at 150-400ppm. Ecolab contacted for repairs
590.007/7-204.11-P
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at sandwih line heavily worn and scoredwith black buildup Repair or replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
82
Sep 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Milk used in coffee drinks left on counter at 53F Reviewed with the PIC and the product was returned to refrigeration at 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Numerous small black flies noted in warewashing area- Provide an updated pest control report from a licensed pest control company
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Warewashing machines automatic dispensing of detergents and sanitizers (pf)
Inspector notes: Low temperature dishwasher is not dispensing sanitizer. Tested at 0ppm after priming Ecolab contacted at the time of the inspection Discontinue use until sanitizer is properly maintained at 50-100ppm 3 Bay sink available at the location- Quats sanitizer tested at 300ppm
590.004/4-204.117-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Numerous soiled damp wiping cloths on counters throughout- Maintain in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pavement last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pavement on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pavement?

Across the inspection record, “cutting surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pavement.

How does Pavement compare to other restaurants in Brighton?

Pavement most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Brighton average of 88.

Has Pavement's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pavement have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pavement 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 Pavement inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pavement is inspected around two times per year on average.