Did Pavement Coffee House pass their Boston health inspection?

Pavement Coffee House passed their inspection on October 9, 2019.

What critical health violations were found at Pavement Coffee House?

Critical violation: Cleaning Procedure (P). This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Where is Pavement Coffee House located?

Pavement Coffee House is located at 286 NEWBURY ST, Boston, MA.

Pavement Coffee House

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at 6:46 PM

Address

286 NEWBURY ST

Fenway, MA 02115

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.002/2-301.12-P

✓ Corrected

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

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2

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⚠ MAJOR 590.002/2-501.11-PF

✓ Corrected

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Provide written procedures and Kit

Why This Matters

This violation supports conditions that may lead to foodborne illness

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2

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⚠ MAJOR 590.004/4-203.11-PF

✓ Corrected

Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)

No food thermometer

Why This Matters

BACTERIAL HARBORING: Cracks as small as 0.1mm harbor millions of bacteria protected from cleaning. Damaged cutting boards can contain 200 times more bacteria than toilet seats. Direct transfer to food with every use.

Code Requirements

Replace ALL damaged equipment immediately: cracked cutting boards, pitted pans, worn utensils. Use only smooth, non-porous materials. Resurface or replace within 7 days. No temporary repairs with tape/glue.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.002/2-401.11-C

✓ Corrected

Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Drinking for open container on serving/prep line

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.002. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.002 | FDA Code: Section 2

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• MINOR 590.003/3-304.12-C

✓ Corrected

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Ice scoop stored in ice bucket

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-305.12-C

✓ Corrected

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Food equipment stored in milk crates in closet

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food storage procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-307.11-C

✓ Corrected

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

No dividers between hand sinks and equipment/food in ware washing and prep areas

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.003/3-602.11-C

✓ Corrected

Food Labels (C)

Bulk food containers not labeled - prep areas

Why This Matters

Improper labeling can lead to using wrong or expired ingredients

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.003. Implement proper food labeling procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.003 | FDA Code: Section 3

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• MINOR 590.004/4-501.12-C

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Worn cutting boards

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-602.13-C

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Rust on shelving in ware washing room

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper food safety procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.004/4-903.11-C1

✓ Corrected

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Ice bucket not inverted between uses to allow for proper airdrying

Why This Matters

This violation affects overall sanitation and food safety

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.004. Implement proper equipment procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.004 | FDA Code: Section 4

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• MINOR 590.006/6-201.11-C

✓ Corrected

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Built up soils on floors walls and attachments - Prep/storage/pantry/ware washing Built up soils on grease trap Ware washing

Why This Matters

Poor facility maintenance can harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning

Code Requirements

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Properly sloped to drains; No gaps or cracks; Maintained clean

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6

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Pavement Coffee House

Violations Cited

Cleaning Procedure (P)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Temperature Measuring Devices Food-Accuracy (Pf)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Eating Drinking or Using Tobacco (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Food Labels (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Cutting Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

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