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Pavement Coffee House

Latest: PASS May 7, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: Longwood

🚇 Nearest Transit: Hynes Convention Center (Green Line)

Address
286 NEWBURY ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
61 inspections
24 failures
License
License #24479
Last inspected: May 7, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS May 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Soils and debris under hand sink in change over room under food line fridge on floor of closet across from bathroom. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openi...
FAIL January 21, 2025 at 3:38 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Soils and debris under hand sink in change over room under food line fridge on floor of closet across from bathroom. Clean all areas to avoid attracting pests. | 590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openi...
PASS September 6, 2024 at 2:17 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Rat burrows in terraced beds in front of building. Provide pest control plan for eliminating rats.
FAIL August 16, 2024 at 2:10 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Rat burrows in terraced beds in front of building. Provide pest control plan for eliminating rats.
FAIL August 9, 2024 at 6:21 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior chute of ice machine with black and pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonf...
FAIL August 2, 2024 at 2:55 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-601.11-PF - (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf): Interior chute of ice machine with black and pink mold-like substance. Clean and maintain to prevent contamination | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonf...
PASS February 20, 2024 at 4:13 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Top shelf of pastry display above top edge of sneeze guard. Display pastry below edge of display glass. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Debris and co...
FAIL February 12, 2024 at 3:51 PM
6 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): Top shelf of pastry display above top edge of sneeze guard. Display pastry below edge of display glass. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Debris and co...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 20, 2023 at 6:40 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Refrigerated foods placed directly in service line refrigeration after preparation. Cut vegetables at 48F-52F Removed at the time of the inspec...
FAIL October 11, 2023 at 6:11 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Refrigerated foods placed directly in service line refrigeration after preparation. Cut vegetables at 48F-52F Removed at the time of the inspec...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 30, 2023 at 6:08 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board at the sandwich station heavily scored with soils- Repair/Replace
PASS October 5, 2022 at 6:37 PM
0 violations
PASS April 19, 2022 at 4:21 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee at sandwich station with no hair restraint- Corrected on site | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored in stagnant water at service line- Review...
FAIL April 6, 2022 at 3:37 PM
6 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): Employee at sandwich station with no hair restraint- Corrected on site | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Knives stored in stagnant water at service line- Review...
PASS September 21, 2021 at 2:13 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide current certified food protection manager and allergen awareness certificate. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean wall surfaces behind toaster of visible...
FAIL September 13, 2021 at 4:30 PM
5 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): Provide current certified food protection manager and allergen awareness certificate. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean wall surfaces behind toaster of visible...
PASS January 14, 2021 at 3:14 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen certificate on site. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Debri observed in ice bin...
FAIL January 7, 2021 at 4:02 PM
3 violations
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C - (A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): No allergen certificate on site. Provide. | 590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Debri observed in ice bin...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 21, 2020 at 2:55 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C): Old discarded grease trap outside rear door. Remove.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 9, 2019 at 6:46 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Using hand dryer in bathroom - Provide barrier between employee hands and touching faucet and door handle after proper hand washing to prevent recontamination of hands | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Dri...
FAIL October 2, 2019 at 3:41 PM
12 violations
590.002/2-301.12-P - Cleaning Procedure (P): Using hand dryer in bathroom - Provide barrier between employee hands and touching faucet and door handle after proper hand washing to prevent recontamination of hands | 590.002/2-401.11-C - Eating Dri...
PASS August 7, 2018 at 7:00 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Products available for self service with no ingredient lables- Provide Placed behind counter at time of inspection | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Area below handwash sink at back prep wit...
FAIL August 1, 2018 at 12:17 PM
4 violations
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Products available for self service with no ingredient lables- Provide Placed behind counter at time of inspection | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Area below handwash sink at back prep wit...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 22, 2018 at 8:27 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards - Food prep area | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Using crate for shelving - Provide proper shelving 6 inches above floor - Side prep area No splash guard between hand sink ...
FAIL January 8, 2018 at 8:05 PM
3 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Worn cutting boards - Food prep area | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Using crate for shelving - Provide proper shelving 6 inches above floor - Side prep area No splash guard between hand sink ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 23, 2017 at 2:21 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gasket on LEFT door of Beverage Air 2 door refrigerator damaged- Replace | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher with 150-200ppm Chlorine Sanitizer. Must be maintained at 50-10...
FAIL June 14, 2017 at 3:37 PM
4 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Gasket on LEFT door of Beverage Air 2 door refrigerator damaged- Replace | 16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Low temperature dishwasher with 150-200ppm Chlorine Sanitizer. Must be maintained at 50-10...
PASS January 6, 2017 at 8:13 PM
0 violations
PASS September 9, 2016 at 1:42 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple packages of sliced meats and cheese in refrigerator at 44-45F. Ensure products are cold held at 41F or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cups used to scoop granulated suger from container at f...
FAIL September 2, 2016 at 12:34 PM
6 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple packages of sliced meats and cheese in refrigerator at 44-45F. Ensure products are cold held at 41F or below | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Cups used to scoop granulated suger from container at f...
PASS December 15, 2015 at 7:17 PM
1 violation
17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper Chlorine test kit.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 14, 2015 at 3:34 PM
8 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use scoops being stored in sanitizer.Discontinue.Store in use utensils clean and dry. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper Chlorine test kit. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clea...
FAIL December 7, 2015 at 3:35 PM
8 violations
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use scoops being stored in sanitizer.Discontinue.Store in use utensils clean and dry. | 17-4-302.14 - Test Kit Provided: Provide proper Chlorine test kit. | 23-4-602.13 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Clea...
PASS May 26, 2015 at 3:10 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open bags of bagels stored on floor at entrance to service area. Must be stored protected a minimum of 6" off of floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving in warewashing area where equipment...
FAIL May 15, 2015 at 2:41 PM
6 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Open bags of bagels stored on floor at entrance to service area. Must be stored protected a minimum of 6" off of floor. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Shelving in warewashing area where equipment...
PASS July 10, 2014 at 6:53 PM
2 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Staff without proper hair restraints. Provide. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Restroom hand sink hot water registering 86F. Make sure it maintains 110F or above.
FAIL July 1, 2014 at 1:29 PM
2 violations
13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: Staff without proper hair restraints. Provide. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintained: Restroom hand sink hot water registering 86F. Make sure it maintains 110F or above.
FAIL June 25, 2014 at 3:56 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometers in the store. Provide. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use knifes stored in a sanitizer bucket. Store properly in a clean and sanitized surface. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Clot...
FAIL June 18, 2014 at 4:48 PM
11 violations
05-4-302.12 - Food Thermometers Provided: No food thermometers in the store. Provide. | 10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: In use knifes stored in a sanitizer bucket. Store properly in a clean and sanitized surface. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Clot...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS August 23, 2013 at 3:05 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 8, 2013 at 4:24 PM
1 violation
32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: Provide proper mounted liquid handsoap dispenser at hand sink in rear warewashing area.
PASS November 9, 2012 at 4:06 PM
0 violations
PASS September 25, 2012 at 4:59 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher in warewashing area. (Need 50ppm) | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Properly repair or replace all burnt out light bulbs in rear warewashing and p...
FAIL September 18, 2012 at 2:15 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher in warewashing area. (Need 50ppm) | 38-6-303.11 - Inadequate Lighting: Properly repair or replace all burnt out light bulbs in rear warewashing and p...
PASS July 11, 2012 at 4:13 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 27, 2012 at 4:13 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly resurface or replace splintered wooden shelving in rear warewashing area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher in warewashing area. (N...
FAIL February 17, 2012 at 4:43 PM
3 violations
15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Properly resurface or replace splintered wooden shelving in rear warewashing area. | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Provide proper chlorine reading to low temp dishwasher in warewashing area. (N...
PASS October 17, 2011 at 3:17 PM
0 violations
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department