Cava
669 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02116
Last inspected Nov 10, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Failed. Did not meet health requirements at the latest inspection. Many failures are fixed and re-inspected within days — check the inspection date.
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CleanPlate holds 25 inspections on record for Cava, spanning March 2021 to November 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
Its standing slipped since the previous visit — from passed to failed. A follow-up inspection usually rechecks the issues found.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Nov 10, 2026
✕1 violation
- Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Jun 9, 2026
✓1 violation
- Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
Jun 3, 2026
✕3 violations
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Exterior Walls and Roofs Protective Barrier (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jun 2, 2026
✕2 violations
- Outside Receptacles (C)
- Controlling Pests (Pf)
Jan 8, 2026
✓Aug 8, 2025
✓2 violations
- Warewashing Equipment Cleaning Frequency (C)
- Cleaning Receptacles (C)
Apr 17, 2025
✓5 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Apr 16, 2025
–5 violations
- (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
- Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Jun 21, 2024
✓Mar 15, 2024
✓2 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Mar 8, 2024
✕2 violations
- Cleaning Procedure (P)
- Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Dec 29, 2023
✓1 violation
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
Nov 27, 2023
✕2 violations
- (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
Nov 13, 2023
–3 violations
- Assignment (Pf)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
Nov 6, 2023
✕3 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
- Outside Receptacles (C)
Nov 3, 2023
✕2 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Oct 24, 2023
✕2 violations
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Jun 21, 2023
✓6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Jun 8, 2023
✕6 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Warewashing Machines Automatic Dispensing of Detergents and Sanitizers (Pf)
- Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)
- (A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
- Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
- Outer Openings Protected (C)
Jan 18, 2023
–Apr 6, 2022
✓8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 16, 2022
✕8 violations
- When to Wash (P)
- Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C)
- (A) and (C) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
- Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
- Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
- Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Mar 15, 2022
–Apr 8, 2021
✓1 violation
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Mar 31, 2021
✕1 violation
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
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