Cava
800 BOYLSTON ST, BOSTON, MA 02199
Last inspected Nov 5, 2026
Official source: Boston Public Health Commission (boston.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 18 inspections on record for Cava, spanning July 2022 to November 2026 — every one straight from Boston Public Health Commission.
The trend is positive: it improved from failed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 1 violation, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Nov 5, 2026
✓1 violation
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Oct 29, 2026
✕1 violation
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Feb 4, 2026
✓1 violation
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Jan 12, 2026
✕3 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Jan 5, 2026
✕3 violations
- Where to Wash (Pf)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Warewashing Machines Manufacturers’ Operating Instructions (C)
Aug 5, 2025
✓1 violation
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Jul 10, 2024
✓5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Jul 3, 2024
✕5 violations
- (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
- Handwashing Signage (C)
- Mechanical-Ventilation (C)
Mar 5, 2024
✓Feb 27, 2024
✕2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Feb 20, 2024
✕2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Aug 24, 2023
✓4 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Aug 14, 2023
✕4 violations
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
- Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Feb 14, 2023
✓2 violations
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Cleaning Floors Dustless Methods (C)
Nov 22, 2022
✓4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Nov 16, 2022
✕4 violations
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
- Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
- Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
- Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Aug 9, 2022
✓1 violation
- Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
Jul 1, 2022
✓
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