Did Pavement Coffeehouse pass their Boston health inspection?

Pavement Coffeehouse FAILED their Boston health inspection on April 29, 2022 with 4 violations including 1 critical violations.

Where is Pavement Coffeehouse located?

Pavement Coffeehouse is located at 1096 BOYLSTON ST, Boston, MA.

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Q: What critical health violations were found at Pavement Coffeehouse?

Critical violation: (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P). RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

FAIL

Friday, April 29, 2022 at 4:22 PM

Address

1096 BOYLSTON ST

Fenway, MA 02115

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.003/3-501.16-P

✓ Corrected

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

Items in the 2 door sliding glass unit reading 55-60F for 30-60min per PIC(PIC stating some product was just restocked before my arrival).Maintain items 41F or below. PIC removed items to alternate refrigeration units to cool/hold 41F or below.

Why This Matters

RAPID BACTERIAL GROWTH: At 50°F, E. coli doubles every 30 minutes. At 70°F, it doubles every 20 minutes. After 4 hours above 41°F, bacteria can reach dangerous levels causing severe illness. Common result: 24-72 hours of diarrhea, vomiting, fever, potential hospitalization.

Code Requirements

Immediately discard foods held above 41°F for over 4 hours. Rapidly cool foods above 41°F if less than 2 hours. Check ALL cooler temps every 2 hours with calibrated thermometer. Repair/adjust refrigeration immediately. Never store food in non-refrigerated areas.

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

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• MINOR 590.004/4-501.11-C

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Dish machine observed leaking water.Repair

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 590.004/4-601.11-C

✓ Corrected

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Clean the wall around the trash recepticle to remove soils.

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 590.006/6-501.13-C

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

Clean the floor under/around the dish machine to remove excess water.

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 Coffeehouse

Violations Cited

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

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

(B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C)

Why This Matters

Code Requirements

Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)

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