Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

185 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
Other
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., the earliest from 2022. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. was last inspected on Jun 2, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.'s 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: The tuna sandwich packaged in the grab and go containers was 46F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. (The sandwiches were assembled earlier in the morning and chilled in the walk-in. Verify that items are chilled properly before being placed in the grab and go cooler)
590.003/3-501.16-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was one dead cockroach found in the finishing kitchen that does not get much use. Provide pest reports showing the treament of this area.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: The bulk food containers have cups stored in the product to dispense items. Provide food grade scoop with handle.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: There is some food debris buildup under the cooking equipment on the front line. Clean to remove. There is cardboard lining the shelf of the coffee refrigerator and some spills along the gaskets. Clean to remove. There is some dust buildup on the filters of the hood vent. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
70
Nov 7, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. on file is from Jun 2, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is inspected around two times per year on average.