Pavement Coffeehouse
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
95
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Pavement Coffeehouse, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “controlling pests”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Visible soils on floor under metro rack in back area. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Chlorine rinse dish machine showing no presence of sanitizer when tested with test kit strips. Make all necessary repairs. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in three bay sink with quats sanitizer.
590.004/4-501.114-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings in floor near warewashing area on floor under storage rack opposite cookline. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
78
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on walk-in cooler floor under shelving in rear hallway. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Heavy presence of small flies. Provide treatments.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Employees leaving and returning to work areas without first washing hands. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes 46F. PIC closed flip top. Unit is holding at below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit on site for low temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings on walk-in cooler floor under shelving in rear hallway. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection. Heavy presence of small flies. Provide treatments.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(c)(2) (3) and (17) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC on site could state some but not all exclusionary symptoms of a proper illness policy. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-102.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Floor in walkin cooler and under shelving in kitchen with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
47
May 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Mice droppings on floor near dish machine and on floor outside walkin cooler. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide updated IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Hot water at cookline handsink is 84F. Repair.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Dispensing equipment protection of equipment and food (c)
Inspector notes: Cut dispensing tube on milk machine on a slant.
590.004/4-204.13-C
70
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)
Inspector notes: Certified food protection manager post with permit is no longer employeed at this location
590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles and ceiling ven tin back prep area soiled
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution (PIC started taking corrective action during inspection)
590.003/3-304.14-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Nesting wet pitchers in ware washing area
590.004/4-901.11-C
Linens and napkins use limitations (c)
Inspector notes: Clean equipment stored on green cloth towel - Barista area
590.003/3-304.13-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile in back prep area loose and not secure
590.006/6-501.11-C
70
Jun 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed hummus on service line stored at 50F. Discussed with PIC to maintain cold holding @ 41F or below. PIC replaced with food product @ 39F. Corrected on site
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed dusty filters on ice machine. Clean to remove all dust Observed heavy spills on front counters. Clean with frequency to eliminate food spills / splatter
590.004/4-601.11-PF
78
Nov 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing items in kit
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on walls - Ware washing Built up soils on ceiling - Kitchen/prep
590.006/6-201.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards - Prep area
590.004/4-501.12-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in salad unit in back prep area
590.004/4-204.112-C
Storing maintenance tools (c)
Inspector notes: Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor
590.006/6-501.113-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rust on shelving in walk in units Loose ceiling tiles - Kitchen
590.006/6-501.11-C
Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)
Inspector notes: Foam substance built up on chemical tubing - Ware washing
590.004/4-204.113-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 Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pavement Coffeehouse?
Across the inspection record, “controlling pests” 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Pavement Coffeehouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pavement Coffeehouse have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six 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 three times per year on average.
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