Pavement Coffee House
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
43
Score
Going back to 2022, Pavement Coffee House has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Boston restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: At the chemical warewashing machine tested 0ppm chlorine for two cycles then observed that the sanitizer bottle for the machine was empty; after replacing the bottle of sanitizer tested at 100ppm. Sanitizer from the warewashing machine should be at manafactuerer's specifications and not 0ppm. | At two red sanitizer buckets tested 0ppm for quats using the health inspector's test strips with one other red bucket testing at 200ppm quats; quats should be at manafactuerer's specfications in solution.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed dairy milk carton left on counter at 65F and nondairy milk carton left on counter at 58F; the employee stated that the milks had been out on the counter less than 30 minutes and they placed all the TCS foods into active refrigeration; hold cold TCS foods at or below 35F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: In a standing refrigerator observed pickled onions with a discard date of 4-20-2026 that per the person in charge are made at their commissary. Ready-to-eat foods shall not exceed holding more than 7-days at 41F or below. The pickled onions have hereby been embargoed and will not be used until approved by the Regulatory Authority.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: The designated person in charge was unable to answer questions regarding food safety illness policy sanitization; provide a person in charge who is knowlegable about food safety illness policy sanitization and illness policy.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Per a discussion with the person in charge there are no procedures on site to address a vomit and diarrhea event; provide.
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No test device for chlorine or quats was able to be presented during the inspection; provide test devices for the sanitizers used at the establishment at all times.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thin stemmed food thermometer was able to be presented during the inspection only an IR thermometer gun; provide a thin stemmed food thermometer on site at all times.
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: During the inspection the rear exit to the establishment was propped open; outer opening doors shall be closed to prevent pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
43
May 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead mouse on trap under food line refrigerator. Discard dead pests. Clean and sanitize under refrigerator. Reviewed pest report- no activity noted
590.006/6-501.112-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris under hand sink in change over room under food line fridge on floor of closet across from bathroom. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Lower corner of back door frame damaged with sunlight visible. Repair frame to prevent pests from entering building.
590.006/6-202.15-C
86
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat burrows in terraced beds in front of building. Provide pest control plan for eliminating rats.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat burrows in terraced beds in front of building. Provide pest control plan for eliminating rats.
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior chute of ice machine with black and pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Soils and debris possible mouse dropping under ice machine under upright fridge at sandwich station floor of hall storage closet and floor in dish room. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests
590.004/4-602.13-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outdoor dumpster over filled with trash. Provide extra dumpster or extra pickup day to prevent over flowing trash attracting pests.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rat burrows in terraced beds in front of building. Provide pest control report for eliminating rats.
590.006/6-501.111-C
78
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Top shelf of pastry display above top edge of sneeze guard. Display pastry below edge of display glass.
590.003/3-306.11-P
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles without labels. Label all spray bottles to prevent contamination
590.007/7-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mouse droppings under and around dish machine under sandwich refrigerator perimeter of dining area. Clean and monitor for activity. Provide current pest report.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Debris and coffee beans under prep refrigeration. Clean to avoid attracting pests.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Toilet rooms enclosed (c)
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self-closing. Install as needed to ensure door is self-closing.
590.006/6-202.14-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Hand sink at sandwich station with slow leak. Repair as needed.
590.005/5-205.15-C
61
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Refrigerated foods placed directly in service line refrigeration after preparation. Cut vegetables at 48F-52F Removed at the time of the inspection and reviewed
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Soap and water leaking heavily from the front panel of the dish machine when in use- Make proper repairs
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at lift top refrigeration unit heavily soiled and scored- Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
78
May 30, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board at the sandwich station heavily scored with soils- Repair/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
95
Oct 5, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked tofu products at 46-47F in service refrigeration Foods must be at 41F or below prior to placing out for service. Removed and placed in refrigeration and cooled to 39F
590.003/3-501.16-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in low temperature dish machine with a reading of less than 25ppm. Machine primed and corrected reading of 50ppm was taken. Ensure sanitizer is maintained at 50-100ppm
590.004/4-501.114-P
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employee at sandwich station with no hair restraint- Corrected on site
590.002/2-402.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in stagnant water at service line- Reviewed proper utensil storage with CFPM- Corrected
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Quats sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket at 0ppm- Changed at time of inspection and tested at 300ppm
590.003/3-304.14-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Wall below storage for ice scoop damaged from residual water on scoop- Repair with durable nonpourous and cleanable surface
590.006/6-101.11-C
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pavement Coffee House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pavement Coffee House on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pavement Coffee House?
Across the inspection record, “(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pavement Coffee House.
How does Pavement Coffee House compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pavement Coffee House most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pavement Coffee House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pavement Coffee House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pavement Coffee House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pavement Coffee House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pavement Coffee House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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