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Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen)

606 Congress St

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen) last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 4 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 11 inspections on record, from Nov 29, 2023 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen) ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 29, 2023.

The Full Inspection History

11 inspections

Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide labels to all bulk containers / squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide test kits for the proper testing for the appropriate sanitizer and maintain at all times

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed wash / rinse gauges not operating on high temp machine (3rd fl). Repair to ensure machine is operating properly

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed mold like substance inside ice main (3rd fl). Instructed PIC to thoroughly clean to remove all mold-like substances from ice chute Observed soiled bulk containers (main kitchen). Clean to remove all soils

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 30, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official Wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide labels to all bulk containers / squeeze bottles with the common name of food item stored inside

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.004/4-302.14-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Sanitizing Solutions Testing Devices (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide test kits for the proper testing for the appropriate sanitizer and maintain at all times

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Observed wash / rinse gauges not operating on high temp machine (3rd fl). Repair to ensure machine is operating properly

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 23, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 5, 2025

Passed

2 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted dish machine not pulling racks.Repair

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 14, 2025

Failed (extension granted)

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Raw eggs stored next to the RTE foods.Seprate

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted 3 bay sink recorded 0PPM with the sanitizer strip.Repair

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted dish machine not pulling racks.Repair

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted ice machine has pink spots on the ice chute.Clean with frequency

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted exposed ceiling in the dish area above clean dishes.Repair

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 14, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 6, 2025

Failed

6 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official Wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Raw eggs stored next to the RTE foods.Seprate

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.004/4-501.114-PFChemicals

Official Wording

Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Chemical Sanitization-Temperature pH Concentration and Hardness (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted 3 bay sink recorded 0PPM with the sanitizer strip.Repair

In Plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted dish machine not pulling racks.Repair

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted ice machine has pink spots on the ice chute.Clean with frequency

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Noted exposed ceiling in the dish area above clean dishes.Repair

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 6, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

May 22, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 21, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 21, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Apr 4, 2024

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 4, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 11, 2023

Passed

7 recorded violations

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floors in walkin freezer of visible soils.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Priority violations with ROP processes. Provide active managerial control.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Shortrib salmon cod shrimp cooked chicken ROP packaged not under variance. Voluntarily discarded on site into compactor.

In Plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.003/3-502.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Establishment is ROP packaging raw and cooked animal and sea foods without a variance. Discontinue. Apply for variance.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector’s Notes

High temp Dish machine wash pump is in disrepair. Repair. Three comp sink in use .

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther

Official Wording

Outer Openings Protected (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Double doors to receiving area bent with gaps at top of door. Seal with pest proof materials.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.008/8-201.13-COther

Official Wording

When a HACCP Plan is Required (C)

Inspector’s Notes

No HACCP plan for ROP packaging of TCS foods. Discontinue process. Apply for variance and submit HACCP plan.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 11, 2023 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 29, 2023

Failed

7 recorded violations

majorCode 590.002(B)/2-102.11-PFOther

Official Wording

(A) (B) and (C)(1) (4)-(16) Demonstration (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Priority violations with ROP processes. Provide active managerial control.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-101.11-PContamination

Official Wording

Safe Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P)

Inspector’s Notes

Shortrib salmon cod shrimp cooked chicken ROP packaged not under variance. Voluntarily discarded on site into compactor.

In Plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

majorCode 590.003/3-502.12-PFOther

Official Wording

Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Establishment is ROP packaging raw and cooked animal and sea foods without a variance. Discontinue. Apply for variance.

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-204.113-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)

Inspector’s Notes

High temp Dish machine wash pump is in disrepair. Repair. Three comp sink in use .

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Clean floors in walkin freezer of visible soils.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther