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Pavement Coffeehouse

1330 Boylston St

Last inspected Oct 19, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Pavement Coffeehouse last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
14 inspections on record, from Nov 17, 2023 to Oct 19, 2026.
Has Pavement Coffeehouse ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 14 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 17, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

14 inspections

Inspection

Oct 19, 2026

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC was able to provide 2 pest reports 8/20/26 and 9/30/26. Both reports are stating catches and activity. The report gives recommendations and theses have been addressed. Noticed that the ceiling is a false ceiling. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Please have the exterminator check the ceilings. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. The establishment is on monthly visits now. Also door sweeps have been recently repaired but I noticed that day light is still coming through. On the front exterior provide more weather stripping and on the back door the bottom right hand side corner needs to ensure its tight to the frame. Ensure that all exterior doors are tightly secured the door sweeps are flush to the ground and no daylight is visible.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 8, 2026

Failed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC was able to provide 2 pest reports 8/20/26 and 9/30/26. Both reports are stating catches and activity. The report gives recommendations and theses have been addressed. Noticed that the ceiling is a false ceiling. Please consult with a licensed pest control/extermination company and obtain a detailed report confirming that there are no pest captures no signs of activity and no sanitation concerns. All identified or potential entry points and structural voids must be properly treated and sealed prior to the next inspection. Please have the exterminator check the ceilings. Pest control service frequency should be increased as needed until the issue has been fully resolved and verified. The establishment is on monthly visits now. Also door sweeps have been recently repaired but I noticed that day light is still coming through. On the front exterior provide more weather stripping and on the back door the bottom right hand side corner needs to ensure its tight to the frame. Ensure that all exterior doors are tightly secured the door sweeps are flush to the ground and no daylight is visible.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 8, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 11, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 11, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 6, 2025

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Visible soils on floor under metro rack in back area. Clean to remove.

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

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 27, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 27, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 15, 2025

Failed

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 6, 2024

Passed

1 recorded violation

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 5, 2024

Hearing scheduled

2 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Repeat priority violation. Provide active managerial control.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 5, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 31, 2024

Hearing scheduled

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC on site could state some but not all exclusionary symptoms of a proper illness policy. Retrain staff.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official Wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Employees leaving and returning to work areas without first washing hands. Retrain staff.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Repeat priority violation. Provide active managerial control.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Sliced tomatoes 46F. PIC closed flip top. Unit is holding at below 41F.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No chlorine test kit on site for low temp dish machine. Provide.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor in walkin cooler and under shelving in kitchen with soils. Clean to remove.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 31, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Jul 23, 2024

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(C)(2) (3) and (17) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

PIC on site could state some but not all exclusionary symptoms of a proper illness policy. Retrain staff.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.002/2-301.14-POther

Official Wording

When to Wash (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Employees leaving and returning to work areas without first washing hands. Retrain staff.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Repeat priority violations. Provide active managerial control.

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official Wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Sliced tomatoes 46F. PIC closed flip top. Unit is holding at below 41F.

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No chlorine test kit on site for low temp dish machine. Provide.

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 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Floor in walkin cooler and under shelving in kitchen with soils. Clean to remove.

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
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 21, 2024

Passed

4 recorded violations

majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode 590.004/4-204.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cut dispensing tube on milk machine on a slant.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide.

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
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hot water at cookline handsink is 84F. Repair.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

May 8, 2024

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Dispensing Equipment Protection of Equipment and Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Cut dispensing tube on milk machine on a slant.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

No chlorine test kit for low temp dish machine. Provide.

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
majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Hot water at cookline handsink is 84F. Repair.

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
majorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests

Official Wording

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 4, 2023

Report filed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Certified food protection manager post with permit is no longer employeed at this location

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean equipment stored on green cloth towel - Barista area

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution (PIC started taking corrective action during inspection)

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 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Nesting wet pitchers in ware washing area

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ceiling tiles and ceiling vent in back prep area soiled

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ceiling tile in back prep area loose and not secure

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Allergen certification posted - Employee is no long at this location

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 17, 2023

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Certified food protection manager post with permit is no longer employeed at this location

In Plain English

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

More about other finding
minorCode 590.003/3-304.13-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Linens and Napkins Use Limitations (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean equipment stored on green cloth towel - Barista area

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution (PIC started taking corrective action during inspection)

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 590.004/4-901.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Nesting wet pitchers in ware washing area

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ceiling tiles and ceiling ven tin back prep area soiled

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 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Ceiling tile in back prep area loose and not secure

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues
notedCode L1Other

Official Wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s Notes

Allergen certification posted - Employee is no long at this location

In Plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 17, 2023 · Original Source

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