Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Cava

200 Terminal Rd

Last inspected Oct 22, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Cava last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 22, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Failed (extension granted)”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from May 28, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026.
Has Cava ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 28, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Inspection

Oct 22, 2026

Failed (extension granted)

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide sanitizer testing strip for Lactic Acid sanitizer

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The Low temperature dishwashing machine was observed with a nonfuctional display screen and water leaking from the bottom of the unit. Repair or replace 10/22/26 Thr three compartment sink is being used for warewashing until the low temp dishwasher is repaired

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Door sweep needed on back door of the kitchen area./Provide

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 22, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 15, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide sanitizer testing strip for Lactic Acid sanitizer

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-501.15-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)

Inspector’s Notes

The Low temperature dishwashing machine was observed with a nonfuctional display screen and water leaking from the bottom of the unit. Repair or replace

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther