Inspection record
Cvs Pharmacy
214 Harvard Av · Boston, MA 02134
3inspections since May 2026
10violations recorded
HE_Passlatest result (city code)
License category: Retail Food
Inspection history
Jul 29, 2026HE_Pass0 violations
No violations recorded on this inspection.
May 8, 2026HE_Pass5 violations
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Fire in the establishment Packaged food items affected by fire extinguisher discharge(powder). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Repair damaged shelving units in aisle #1 Replace/recharge used fire extinguishers
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire in aisle #1 & fire extinguisher discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department. Remove all smoke odors
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment & shelving units to remove evidence of fire extinguisher discharge Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
***Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Multiple packaged food items exposed to fire extinguisher discharge(powder)from the resulting fire.(aisles 1 2 3) Manager stating items will be discarded Manager instructed to contact ISD Health the next business day to discuss possible disposal
May 5, 2026HE_VolClos5 violations
***Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe Adulterated or Contaminated Food (P)
Multiple packaged food items exposed to fire extinguisher discharge(powder)from the resulting fire.(aisles 1 2 3) Manager stating items will be discarded Manager instructed to contact ISD Health the next business day to discuss possible disposal
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Repair damaged shelving units in aisle #1 Replace/recharge used fire extinguishers
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect the location throughout(fire in aisle #1 & fire extinguisher discharge) Provide all cleaning documentation to the Health Department. Remove all smoke odors
**(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Fire in the establishment Packaged food items affected by fire extinguisher discharge(powder). No power loss Assistant Commissioner Dan Prendergast notified. Voluntary closure issued. PIC Instructed to provide all necessary repairs clean/sanitize/disinfect using a professional licensed restoration company provide all documentation be re-inspected by building & health for approval to re-open.
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Clean/sanitize/disinfect all exposed equipment & shelving units to remove evidence of fire extinguisher discharge Provide all cleaning documents be re-inspected for approval to re-open.
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology