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
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen)
606 Congress St
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
9 inspectionsInspection
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 problemsminorCode 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 issuesOfficial 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 findingminorCode 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 problemsmajorCode 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 unsafelyminorCode 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 issuesmajorCode 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 problemsminorCode 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 issuesOfficial 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 findingminorCode 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 problemsmajorCode 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 unsafelyminorCode 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 issuesmajorCode 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 problemsminorCode 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 issuesOfficial 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 problemsmajorCode 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 findingcriticalCode 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 contaminationmajorCode 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 findingminorCode 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 problemsminorCode 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 findingminorCode 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 findingOfficial 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 findingcriticalCode 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 contaminationmajorCode 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 findingminorCode 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 problemsminorCode 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 problemsminorCode 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 findingminorCode 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 findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 29, 2023 · Original Source