Pavement Coffeehouse

1243 Commonwealth Av, Allston, MA 02134

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jul 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pavement Coffeehouse seven times, with records going back to 2022. On Jul 24, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.

“Cutting surfaces” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Pavement Coffeehouse squarely in typical territory. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher is dispensing at above 100ppm- Unit was run multiple times and tested Repair to maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50-100ppm Equipment to be washed and sanitized in the 3 bay sink with 300ppm quats sanitizer Disposable tableware to be used until proper repairs are made

590.007/7-204.11-P

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evidence of mouse activity in the lower level under storage shelving Pull all shelving away from walls for proper monitoring Provide updated pest control reports from a licensed pest control company for review

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

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

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Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature dish machine is reading 0ppm- Not in use at the time of the inspection Make proper repairs to maintain chlorine at 50-100ppm Equipment shall be cleaned/sanitized in 3 bay until repiars are made

590.004/4-501.114-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations noted on inspection report- Review with staff

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Multiple handwashing sinks with no paper towels- Corrected on site

590.006/6-301.12-PF

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Cups used as scoops in bulk food containers- Provide scoop with handles stored above product

590.003/3-304.12-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Large space noted at the bottom of the rear exit door- Provide door sweep

590.006/6-202.15-C

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

2 major violations.

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Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)

Inspector notes: No irreversible thermometer available at the time of the inspection for the high temperature dishwasher- Provide

590.004/4-302.13-PF

Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Gauge on the high temperature dishwasher is not properly working to register wash and rinse temperatures- Replace

590.004/4-204.115-PF

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 29, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Apr 27, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored at sandwich unit and the small cutting board at prep area. Resurface or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

Sep 27, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hand drying provision (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink near prep area without paper towels. Provide.

590.006/6-301.12-PF

Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)

Inspector notes: Handsink at prep area without soap. Provide.

590.006/6-301.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior area at the rear door with loose debris. Clean properly.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored at sandwich unit. Resurface and clean properly or replace.

590.004/4-501.12-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pavement Coffeehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pavement Coffeehouse on file is from Jul 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pavement Coffeehouse?

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

How does Pavement Coffeehouse compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Pavement Coffeehouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Allston average of 80.

Has Pavement Coffeehouse's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pavement Coffeehouse have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pavement Coffeehouse 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 Pavement Coffeehouse inspected?

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

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