Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe)

606 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe) appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The pattern that stands out is “cleaning procedure”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed immature flies amongst trash cans and soda station. Provide pest reports for services to prevent activity
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
Oct 6, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: No handwashing observed. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Fried chicken 125F. Product made within the hour removed from service and reheated to above 165F. COS.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Eating drinking or using tobacco (c)
Inspector notes: Food employee observed eating behind the service line. Retrain staff
590.002/2-401.11-C
64
Jul 10, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Food employees without paper towels not washing hands. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.12-PF
78
Aug 19, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe) on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe)?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning procedure” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe).

How does Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe) compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe) most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Renaissance Hotel (Employee Cafe) is inspected around two times per year on average.