Pavement Coffeehouse

44 Gainsborough St, Boston, MA 02115

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pavement Coffeehouse has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jun 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: There is evidence of mouse activity(droppings) in the upper storage location.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the shelving units/ledges to remove soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the storage room floor to remove evidence of mouse droppings.

590.006/6-501.13-C

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: The dish room handsink is not operating.Repair Alternate sink is available

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nov 22, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Notes:Observed multiple food handlers multitasking (leaving and returning to work stations wearing gloves - handling multiple touch point and not changing gloves) Information on proper use provided during inspection

590.003/3-304.15-P

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

Inspector notes: Notes:Low temp dish 0 PPM Using 3 bay sink with quats sanitizer 200 PPM

590.004/4-501.114-P

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: No thin probe thermometer

590.004/4-302.12-PF

(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

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: No thermometer in 2 door refrigeration

590.004/4-204.112-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove all unused and unnecessary equipment from office area

590.006/6-501.114-C

Apr 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine 0 PPM Dish washing company called and ware washing will go through 3 bay sink

590.004/4-501.114-P

Food temperature measuring devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide suitable probe thermometer for thin foods

590.004/4-302.12-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Built up soils on exterior of round food container

590.004/4-602.13-C

Cutting surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Worn cutting board on sandwich unit

590.004/4-501.12-C

Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)

Inspector notes: Gray food bin in direct contact with floor

590.003/3-305.11-C

Sep 11, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Low temp dish machine not reading Chlorine sanitizer.Repair Maintain chlorine sanitizer 50PPM or per manufactures instructions. PIC will use the 3 bay sink until repairs are complete

590.004/4-501.114-PF

Jan 5, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Employee observed missing a hair restraint.Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the floor behind the 2 door True upright unit to remove stagnate water.

590.006/6-501.13-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Interior gasket of the ice machine door observed damaged.Replace

590.004/4-501.11-C

May 2, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)

Inspector notes: Clean the ice machine vents to remove dust buildup.

590.004/4-601.11-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 Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pavement Coffeehouse?

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

How does Pavement Coffeehouse compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Pavement Coffeehouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher 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 three violations per visit across the recent 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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