Inspection
Nov 6, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 6, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Pavement Coffeehouse
44 Gainsborough St
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Quick Answers
- When was Pavement Coffeehouse last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 6, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 10 inspections on record, from Apr 24, 2024 to Nov 6, 2026.
- Has Pavement Coffeehouse ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 10 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 24, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
10 inspectionsInspection
Sep 28, 2026
Report filed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Using milk crates for shelving
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-903.12-C1Other
Official Wording
Prohibitions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Coffee cambros stored next to mop sink in mop room
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Covering Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide covers for all trash receptacles throughout kitchen/prep/storage
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Built up soils on ceilings walls and attachments - Kitchen/prep/serving/storage area/ware washing/mop room/trash room Built up soils on soils on floors under equipment - Kitchen/prep/serving/storage area/ware washing/mop room/trash room
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Evidence of flies in serving/prep and ware washing area Provide full extermination IPM report to address flies - Information provided to PIC
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Exposed wood on shelving at Espresso unit and counter area
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 11, 2026
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Using milk crates for shelving
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-903.12-C1Other
Official Wording
Prohibitions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Coffee cambros stored next to mop sink in mop room
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.005/5-501.113-COther
Official Wording
Covering Receptacles (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide covers for all trash receptacles throughout kitchen/prep/storage
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Built up soils on ceilings walls and attachments - Kitchen/prep/serving/storage area/ware washing/mop room/trash room Built up soils on soils on floors under equipment - Kitchen/prep/serving/storage area/ware washing/mop room/trash room
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 problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Evidence of flies in serving/prep and ware washing area Provide full extermination IPM report to address flies - Information provided to PIC
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Exposed wood on shelving at Espresso unit and counter area
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 issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 11, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 20, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 20, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 3, 2025
Passed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the shelving units/ledges to remove soils.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The dish room handsink is not operating.Repair Alternate sink is available
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There is evidence of mouse activity(droppings) in the upper storage location.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the storage room floor to remove evidence of mouse droppings.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 17, 2025
Failed
4 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the shelving units/ledges to remove soils.
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 problemsminorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
Inspector’s Notes
The dish room handsink is not operating.Repair Alternate sink is available
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 issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official Wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
There is evidence of mouse activity(droppings) in the upper storage location.Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection.
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 insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Clean the storage room floor to remove evidence of mouse droppings.
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 17, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 6, 2024
Passed
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
No proof of a full time on site certified food protection
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official Wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s 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
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No thermometer in 2 door refrigeration
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No thin probe thermometer
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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Notes:Low temp dish 0 PPM Using 3 bay sink with quats sanitizer 200 PPM
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove all unused and unnecessary equipment from office area
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
No certified food protection manager that is certified in allergen awareness No employee on the premises trained in anti-choking
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 22, 2024
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
No proof of a full time on site certified food protection
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingcriticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official Wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s 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
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s Notes
No thermometer in 2 door refrigeration
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 temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No thin probe thermometer
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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Notes:Low temp dish 0 PPM Using 3 bay sink with quats sanitizer 200 PPM
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Remove all unused and unnecessary equipment from office area
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 issuesnotedCode L1Other
Official Wording
No wording provided in the official record.
Inspector’s Notes
No certified food protection manager that is certified in allergen awareness No employee on the premises trained in anti-choking
In Plain English
A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.
More about inspection findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 9, 2024
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Gray food bin in direct contact with floor
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationmajorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide suitable probe thermometer for thin foods
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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temp dish machine 0 PPM Dish washing company called and ware washing will go through 3 bay sink
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Worn cutting board on sandwich unit
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Built up soils on exterior of round food container
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 9, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 24, 2024
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-305.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Gray food bin in direct contact with floor
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationmajorCode 590.004/4-302.12-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide suitable probe thermometer for thin foods
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 temperaturecriticalCode 590.004/4-501.114-PChemicals
Official Wording
Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Low temp dish machine 0 PPM Dish washing company called and ware washing will go through 3 bay sink
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 unsafelyminorCode 590.004/4-501.12-COther
Official Wording
Cutting Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Worn cutting board on sandwich unit
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Built up soils on exterior of round food container
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 problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 24, 2024 · Original Source