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Pavement Coffeehouse

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Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM

Address
1243 COMMONWEALTH AV
Allston, MA 02134
Category
FT
Violations
2 total
⚠️ 1 critical
⚠ 1 major
Facility History
47 inspections
18 failures

Violations Cited

⚠️ CRITICAL 590.007/7-204.11-P

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)

Chlorine sanitizer in the low temperature dishwasher is dispensing at above 100ppm- Unit was run multiple times and tested Repair to maintain chlorine sanitizer at 50-100ppm Equipment to be washed and sanitized in the 3 bay sink with 300ppm quats sanitizer Disposable tableware to be used until proper repairs are made

Why This Matters

This violation directly contributes to foodborne illness risk

Code Requirements

Immediate correction required. Follow health code section 105 CMR 590.007. Implement proper cleaning & sanitization procedures. Train all staff. Document corrective actions taken.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.007 | FDA Code: Section 7
⚠ MAJOR 590.006/6-501.111-PF

Controlling Pests (Pf)

Evidence of mouse activity in the lower level under storage shelving Pull all shelving away from walls for proper monitoring Provide updated pest control reports from a licensed pest control company for review

Why This Matters

SEVERE CONTAMINATION: Rodent droppings carry 35+ diseases including Hantavirus (36% mortality rate), Salmonella (20% of cases from rodents), Leptospirosis (kidney/liver failure). Mice contaminate 10 times more food than they eat through urine and droppings.

Code Requirements

IMMEDIATE ACTION: Clean/sanitize all affected areas with 10% bleach solution. Discard ALL exposed food. Seal holes over 1/4 inch (mice) or 1/2 inch (rats). Remove food sources. Install bait stations. Professional extermination within 24 hours.

Mass. Code: 105 CMR 590.006 | FDA Code: Section 6
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Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department