Pavement Coffeehouse
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Pavement Coffeehouse has 10 inspections in the public record. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which Pavement Coffeehouse's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler making sandwich and handling door handle and other touch point wearing single use gloves
590.003/3-304.15-P
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Trash receptacles not covered in trash room
590.005/5-501.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Build up soils on floors walls ceilings and attachments - Prep ware washing storage hallway in basement and trash room (Basement) Build up soils on exterior of grease trap
590.006/6-201.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Using milk crates for storage - remove all
590.003/3-307.11-C
70
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
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Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing testing device for dishmachine and 3 compartment sink. Provide
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed heavy fly activiy. Provide proper treatment. Assure all food products are sealed.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
82
May 13, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Door leading to the trash area observed with gaps in between potential entry point for pests/ rodents. Repair
590.006/6-202.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in the basement hallway kitchen storage area observed soiled from soils build up and soiled water marks. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple old mice droppings observed on the floor in the warewashing area. Clean to remove *** PIC to provide detailed IPM report from a licensed exterminator at: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov
590.004/4-602.13-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Sandwich station cutting board observed heavily scored. Resurface/Replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Staff restroom observed soiled. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-501.18-C
78
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: No proof of a full time on site certified food protection
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Drain in pavement of ground in the outside of trash/dumpster area clogged and overflowing
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and attachments in ware washing basement hallway to trash area Clean ceiling vents fixtures and exterior of HVAC in dining room
590.006/6-201.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grate to trash area open All dumpsters tops are open
590.005/5-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Water pooling at threshold at door to trash storage - this surface is not smooth durable easily cleanable
590.006/6-501.11-C
74
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Gap on rear door Rust on wall pipe above 3 bay sink
590.006/6-501.11-C
Receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on dumpsters
590.005/5-501.13-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ground walls ceiling and attachments trash storage area
590.005/5-501.12-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Debris dumpsters overflowing
590.005/5-501.115-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Dumpsters not covered
590.005/5-501.113-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls and ceiling fan - Ware washing Soiled floor in basement hallway
590.006/6-201.11-C
Toilet room receptacle covered (c)
Inspector notes: No cover for waste receptacle
590.005/5-501.17-C
64
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink observed leaking from the drainpipe.Repair PIC states it is being addressed
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Common name-working containers (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all chemical spray bottles.
590.007/7-102.11-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Posted certified food protection manager & Allergen awareness employee no longer works at this location.Provide on site full time employee with current certifications. Documents for allergen test sites to be Emailed to the PIC
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
86
Oct 13, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine observed leaking water.Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the dish machine to remove excess water.
590.006/6-501.13-C
90
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the 2 door sliding glass unit reading 55-60F for 30-60min per PIC(PIC stating some product was just restocked before my arrival).Maintain items 41F or below. PIC removed items to alternate refrigeration units to cool/hold 41F or below.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Dish machine observed leaking water.Repair 2 door sliding glass door milk/cream unit reading 55-60F.Repair Maintain cold holding 41F or below. Unit to remain out of service until repaired.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floor under/around the dish machine to remove excess water.
590.006/6-501.13-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the wall around the trash recepticle to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-C
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pavement Coffeehouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pavement Coffeehouse on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pavement Coffeehouse?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pavement Coffeehouse.
How does Pavement Coffeehouse compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Pavement Coffeehouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pavement Coffeehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pavement Coffeehouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pavement Coffeehouse 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 Coffeehouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pavement Coffeehouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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