Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen)

606 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

Other

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen) 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

“Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Noted dish machine not pulling racks.Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)

Inspector notes: Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-204.113-C

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)

Inspector notes: Raw eggs stored next to the RTE foods.Seprate

590.003/3-302.11-P

Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)

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

590.004/4-501.114-PF

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

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

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

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

590.006/6-501.11-C

Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)

Inspector notes: Provide data plate for the high temp dish machine.

590.004/4-204.113-C

Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)

Inspector notes: Noted dish machine not pulling racks.Repair

590.004/4-501.11-C

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

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

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

590.003/3-101.11-P

(a) (b) and (c)(1) (4)-(16) demonstration (pf)

Inspector notes: Priority violations with ROP processes. Provide active managerial control.

590.002(B)/2-102.11-PF

Reduced oxygen packaging criteria (pf)

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

590.003/3-502.12-PF

Outer openings protected (c)

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

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floors in walkin freezer of visible soils.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing machine data plate operation specifications (c)

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

590.004/4-204.113-C

When a haccp plan is required (c)

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

590.008/8-201.13-C

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)

Inspector notes: 3rd floor high temperature dish machine in banquet dish room is not reaching 180F. Repair. Alternative means to sanitize equipment in ground floor 3 compartment sink.

590.004/4-501.112-PF

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No V&D Kit. Provide.

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe in dish room with exposed insulation. Seal. Damaged ceiling tile. Replace.

590.006/6-101.11-C

Light bulbs protective shielding (c)

Inspector notes: Broken light shield in ceiling above dish machine. replace.

590.006/6-202.11-C

Heating ventilation air conditioning system vents (c)

Inspector notes: Clean HVAC vent in ceiling above dish machine

590.006/6-202.12-C

Aug 30, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Live mouse sighting at the time of inspection in Lobby Lounge. Provide detailed updated itegrated pest management report upon reinspection. Pest sightings are subject of multiple contituent complaints. Droppings apparent in loading dock area. Clean and sanitize all affected areas.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Covering receptacles (c)

Inspector notes: Uncovered trash receptacles in loading dock area. Maintain all trash and recyclables contained in pest proof covered bins.

590.005/5-501.113-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Holes apparent in framing of loading dock door gaps with visible daylight around hinges to doors in lounge and starbucks. Seal all outer openings with pest proof materials. Assess property for any and all potential entry points and seal all openings with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

May 20, 2022

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

(a) certified food protection manager (c)

Inspector notes: No food safety or allergen awareness certificvates on site - address

590.002(C)/2-102.12-C

Handwashing signage (c)

Inspector notes: Clearly identify all hand sink locations scattered throughout the kitchen as " Hand washing only "

590.006/6-301.14-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Clean floor of the walk-in freezer unit from all visible food spills stauns and soils

590.006/6-201.11-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen) on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen)?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing machine data plate operation specifications” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen).

How does Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen) compare to other restaurants in Boston?

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

Has Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen)'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen) have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen) 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 (Main Kitchen) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Renaissance Hotel (Main Kitchen) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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