Renaissance Hotel (Starbucks)

606 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Renaissance Hotel (Starbucks) has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around two violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Looking across the full record, “warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Renaissance Hotel (Starbucks) squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed no V&D kit on site. Provide

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Observed brown stagnant water underneath 3 compartment sink / dish machine. Clean to remove and ensure floor is maintain dry and clean

590.006/6-201.11-C

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Milk on the counter at 65F.Monitor the temperature to be below 41F.COS by the PIC

590.003/3-501.16-P

Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)

Inspector notes: Hand sink next to the dish machine blocked by items.Provide easy access to the hand sink all times

590.005/5-205.11-PF

Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)

Inspector notes: Provide irreversible thermometer for high temp diah machine.

590.004/4-302.14-PF

Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)

Inspector notes: Noted staff not wearing hair restraint. Provide

590.002/2-402.11-C

Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)

Inspector notes: Staff belongings stored with food items on the shelf in the dry storage.Remove and store in a locker

590.006/6-501.110-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

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (pf)

Inspector notes: No food thermometer at starbucks. Provide probe thermometer.

590.004/4-204.112-PF

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Prohibiting animals (pf)

Inspector notes: Observed food worker reach over pastry case and pet a customer's dog. Instructed food worker to wash hands. Informed PIC service animals only. Sent service animal litreature to the PIC via email.

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)

Inspector notes: Dish machine is leaking water. Make all necessary repairs.

590.004/4-501.15-C

Aug 30, 2022

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several fruit flies in back area dish room. Provide updated pest report. Recommended to install self contained fly light trap device and treat floor drains.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Prohibiting animals (pf)

590.006/6-501.115-PF

Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)

Inspector notes: Dish machine is leaking water. Make all necessary repairs.

590.004/4-501.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Deep clean floors of organic matter to mitigate fruit fly activity.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Seal holes around pipes in celing above dish area with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Aug 19, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Several fruit flies in back area dish room. Provide updated pest report. Recommended to install self contained fly light trap device and treat floor drains.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Deep clean floors of organic matter to mitigate fruit fly activity.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions (c)

Inspector notes: Dish machine is leaking water. Make all necessary repairs.

590.004/4-501.15-C

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Seal holes around pipes in celing above dish area with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Renaissance Hotel (Starbucks) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Renaissance Hotel (Starbucks) on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “warewashing machines manufacturers’ operating instructions” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Renaissance Hotel (Starbucks).

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

Renaissance Hotel (Starbucks) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boston average of 86.

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

No. Recent inspections at Renaissance Hotel (Starbucks) have averaged around two 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 (Starbucks) 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 (Starbucks) inspected?

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

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