CVS/PHARMACY No. 979
Latest: PASS
October 21, 2025
Address
423 W BROADWAY
South Boston, MA 02127
Inspection History
56 inspections
20 failures
License
License #24413
Last inspected: October 21, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 21, 2025
at 4:51 PM
0 violations
PASS
September 4, 2025
at 4:59 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed staff engaging with a non service animal. Retrain staff to properly address customers and adhere to policy and procedures. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and ...
FAIL
September 2, 2025
at 3:41 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Observed staff engaging with a non service animal. Retrain staff to properly address customers and adhere to policy and procedures. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and ...
PASS
August 26, 2025
at 5:36 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 21, 2025
at 5:22 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed heavy debris and food soils under the shelving units. Clean to remove. Observed heavy food soils in the walk in unit. Clean to...
FAIL
August 14, 2025
at 5:56 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Observed heavy debris and food soils under the shelving units. Clean to remove. Observed heavy food soils in the walk in unit. Clean to...
PASS
March 20, 2025
at 3:57 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavy food soils observed in multiple refrigerator and freezer units. Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unn...
FAIL
March 14, 2025
at 4:02 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Heavy food soils observed in multiple refrigerator and freezer units. Clean to remove. | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unn...
FAIL
March 6, 2025
at 3:47 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Heavy debris build up under the receiving belt. Clean to remove. Heavy debris and loose products on the floor in the walk in unit. Clean to remove and store all produc...
PASS
January 30, 2024
at 4:12 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 7, 2023
at 6:46 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge is not following recommendations of pest control reports. Mice activity still noted on reinspection. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Un...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
July 31, 2023
at 3:41 PM
7 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Person in charge is not following recommendations of pest control reports. Mice activity still noted on reinspection. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Un...
FAIL
July 24, 2023
at 5:29 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Gnawed packages of chips presented for retail sale. PIC voluntarily discarded. COS. | 590.003/3-305.11-C - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C): Dry storag...
PASS
January 4, 2023
at 3:32 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean and sanitize shelfing freezer and surrounding floor around effected area. Establishment closed at this time. Clean and sanitize effe...
FAIL
December 31, 2022
at 3:09 AM
1 violation
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Clean and sanitize shelfing freezer and surrounding floor around effected area. Establishment closed at this time. Clean and sanitize effe...
PASS
April 15, 2022
at 2:23 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat pest control violations. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Adulterated bags of candy and snack foods with...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 13, 2022
at 4:20 PM
9 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Repeat pest control violations. Provide active managerial control. | 590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Adulterated bags of candy and snack foods with...
PASS
March 7, 2022
at 4:16 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Evidence of rodent activity with gnawed packages and droppings in snack isle on 2/25/22. Provide updated IPM pest control report to ISD health division at once.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 28, 2022
at 6:51 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Observed rodent activity and chewed bags of popcorn on shelves for retail sale. Dry packaged foods in basement stored under moldy water damaged ceiling. Remove all adulterated fo...
FAIL
February 25, 2022
at 7:11 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-101.11-P - Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Observed rodent activity and chewed bags of popcorn on shelves for retail sale. Dry packaged foods in basement stored under moldy water damaged ceiling. Remove all adulterated fo...
PASS
November 22, 2021
at 4:01 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength (C): Several gaskets inside the multi door refrigeration units are cracked and compromised - replace / repair as discussed ...
FAIL
October 25, 2021
at 5:43 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors so staff can clean all areas properly | 590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Stre...
FAIL
October 18, 2021
at 4:33 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors so staff can clean all areas properly | 590.004/4-202.16-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean all sh...
PASS
July 21, 2021
at 6:16 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all foods arae kept elevated off the floors including the walk-in units during storage | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean...
FAIL
July 12, 2021
at 6:31 PM
7 violations
590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Ensure all foods arae kept elevated off the floors including the walk-in units during storage | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Clean...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
January 25, 2021
at 8:38 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.18-C - Cleaning Implements and Supplies (C): Men's toilet heavily soiled. Clean and maintain. | L1 - : 8-304.11 (A) post current permit in a location in the establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
PASS
January 15, 2020
at 6:25 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC is not monitoring pest control cleaning and maintenance of facility. Provide active managerial control. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Damaged ce...
FAIL
January 8, 2020
at 6:48 PM
4 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): PIC is not monitoring pest control cleaning and maintenance of facility. Provide active managerial control. | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Damaged ce...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 11, 2019
at 4:50 PM
7 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Discard and denature all foods with gnaw marks in several areas throughout sales floor and basement. | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Clean restrooms of visible papers trash and soiled f...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 8, 2019
at 6:54 PM
6 violations
01-3-101/701.11 - Spoilage Unsafe Food: Discard and denature all foods with gnaw marks in several areas throughout sales floor and basement. | 32-6-501.11-.12/6-202.14 - Toilet Enclosed Clean: Clean restrooms of visible papers trash and soiled f...
PASS
October 15, 2018
at 5:33 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 13, 2017
at 6:53 PM
1 violation
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clean inside of all refrigeration units from visible soils especially the dairy case Check the freezér - some ice cream products are collecting ice
PASS
November 22, 2016
at 8:29 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Identify damaged foods in the refrigeration walk-in unit so everyone is familiar with damaged products not being put out for retail sale - Provide a designated area properly identify | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipme...
FAIL
November 15, 2016
at 7:07 PM
5 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Identify damaged foods in the refrigeration walk-in unit so everyone is familiar with damaged products not being put out for retail sale - Provide a designated area properly identify | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipme...
PASS
December 14, 2015
at 4:18 PM
1 violation
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: repair crack in ceiling above food storage shelves.
FAIL
November 13, 2015
at 6:47 PM
2 violations
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor under the conveyer belt. Clean floor of walk in cooler and organize all supplies. Clean floor area of basement-Focus o food storage areas. In and throughout the basement keep all s...
FAIL
October 28, 2015
at 6:09 PM
2 violations
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor under the conveyer belt. Clean floor of walk in cooler and organize all supplies. Clean floor area of basement-Focus o food storage areas. In and throughout the basement keep all s...
PASS
March 10, 2015
at 7:15 PM
2 violations
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Clean floor area at lower delivery area. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: In the basement repair damaged ceiling above the food storage shelving. Repair ceiling ab...
FAIL
February 24, 2015
at 6:06 PM
2 violations
36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: Clean floor area at lower delivery area. | 37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: In the basement repair damaged ceiling above the food storage shelving. Repair ceiling ab...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 2, 2014
at 4:14 PM
2 violations
23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: clean interior of the microwaver oven in the employee break room. | 36-6-201.11 - Floors Designed Constructed Installed: clean floor area throughout the basement. Keep all supplies 6 inches off floor ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2013
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 20, 2013
at 4:52 PM
1 violation
33-5-501.116 - Improper Cleaning of Receptacles: provide a covered waste receptable for ladies room
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 30, 2012
at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS
July 13, 2012
at 3:02 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 24, 2012
at 2:39 PM
0 violations
PASS
August 29, 2011
at 2:13 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide employee handwash sign | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: back stock area floors with heavy dirt and debris under shelving and along base of walls clean to remove
FAIL
August 8, 2011
at 5:54 PM
2 violations
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide employee handwash sign | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: back stock area floors with heavy dirt and debris under shelving and along base of walls clean to remove
PASS
March 2, 2011
at 3:12 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean or replace soiled carpets. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Replace all missing ceiling tiles through out and pharmacy area.
FAIL
March 1, 2011
at 12:53 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean or replace soiled carpets. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Replace all missing ceiling tiles through out and pharmacy area.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
February 26, 2011
at 2:09 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Clean or replace soiled carpets. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Replace all missing ceiling tiles through out and pharmacy area.