Brighams & Womens Hospital - Tower Cafe
Latest: PASS
October 16, 2025
Address
75 FRANCIS ST
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
95 inspections
36 failures
License
License #18544
Last inspected: October 16, 2025
Inspection History (50 most recent)
PASS
October 16, 2025
at 4:07 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-901.11-C - Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C): Wet nesting food contacts in ware washing area | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean ceiling in glass walk in outside of office area Clean c...
FAIL
October 1, 2025
at 3:55 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-901.11-C - Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C): Wet nesting food contacts in ware washing area | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Clean ceiling in glass walk in outside of office area Clean c...
PASS
July 10, 2025
at 1:21 PM
0 violations
PASS
June 27, 2025
at 2:37 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There was evidence of mouse activity(droppings)-Action & rear prep stations Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter...
FAIL
June 12, 2025
at 4:25 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There was evidence of mouse activity(droppings)-Action & rear prep stations Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter...
FAIL
June 5, 2025
at 6:15 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There was evidence of mouse activity(droppings)-Action & rear prep stations Provide a full pest report upon re-inspection | 590.006/6-501.114-C - Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter...
PASS
May 19, 2025
at 2:58 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the single door freezer unit to remove ice buildup. Clean the interior of the salad bar compressor unit to remove evidence of mouse droppings. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors ...
FAIL
May 12, 2025
at 5:22 PM
5 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interior of the single door freezer unit to remove ice buildup. Clean the interior of the salad bar compressor unit to remove evidence of mouse droppings. | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors ...
PASS
April 7, 2025
at 4:18 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interiors/exteriors of the trash cabinets to re...
FAIL
March 31, 2025
at 5:06 PM
4 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Provide labels on all the bulk storage containers. | 590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Clean the interiors/exteriors of the trash cabinets to re...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
December 2, 2024
at 4:08 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed ware washing staff handling dirty equipment (food contacts and then handling clean food contact equipment wearing green dish washing gloves Observed multiple food handlers returning to work stations ...
FAIL
November 29, 2024
at 4:17 PM
14 violations
590.002/2-301.14-P - When to Wash (P): Observed ware washing staff handling dirty equipment (food contacts and then handling clean food contact equipment wearing green dish washing gloves Observed multiple food handlers returning to work stations ...
PASS
July 15, 2024
at 3:16 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Ceiling tile above pizza station with what appears to be gnaw marks. Repair and seal with pest proof materials. Ensure pest control is treating above drop ceiling. Some gaps observed around baseb...
FAIL
July 1, 2024
at 2:27 PM
3 violations
590.006/6-202.15-C - Outer Openings Protected (C): Ceiling tile above pizza station with what appears to be gnaw marks. Repair and seal with pest proof materials. Ensure pest control is treating above drop ceiling. Some gaps observed around baseb...
PASS
April 24, 2024
at 5:51 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-901.11-C - Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C): Wet nesting food contacts on shelving drain boards etc in ware washing area | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Built up soils on hood above pi...
FAIL
April 10, 2024
at 3:48 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-901.11-C - Equipment and Utensils Air-Drying Required (C): Wet nesting food contacts on shelving drain boards etc in ware washing area | 590.006/6-201.11-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C): Built up soils on hood above pi...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 7, 2024
at 4:13 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): No protection at self service soup areas | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 127 F on hot foods lin...
FAIL
February 29, 2024
at 6:10 PM
8 violations
590.003/3-306.11-P - Food Display-Preventing Contamination by Consumers (P): No protection at self service soup areas | 590.003/3-501.16-P1 - (A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Chicken 127 F on hot foods lin...
PASS
December 7, 2023
at 3:38 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the interiors of the small cabinets(beverage station) bench seating in cafe & under the storage shelving behind the grill stat...
FAIL
November 30, 2023
at 3:55 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean the interiors of the small cabinets(beverage station) bench seating in cafe & under the storage shelving behind the grill stat...
PASS
November 21, 2023
at 5:15 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Provide labels on all packaged items in the cafe display units. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish mach...
FAIL
November 15, 2023
at 6:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Provide labels on all packaged items in the cafe display units. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) Good Repair and Calibration-Utensils and Temperature and Pressure Measuring Devices (C): High temp dish mach...
PASS
August 14, 2023
at 5:25 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Floor drain at the drink station(next to pizza) observed clogged.Repair | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There was evidence of mouse activity (droppings) observed in severa...
FAIL
August 3, 2023
at 6:39 PM
4 violations
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Floor drain at the drink station(next to pizza) observed clogged.Repair | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There was evidence of mouse activity (droppings) observed in severa...
PASS
May 3, 2023
at 2:37 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Packaged muffins at the display case mising labels.Provide proper labels listing all ingredients. PIC to remove to sell from behind the counter. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): ...
FAIL
April 25, 2023
at 4:34 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): Packaged muffins at the display case mising labels.Provide proper labels listing all ingredients. PIC to remove to sell from behind the counter. | 590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): ...
PASS
November 17, 2022
at 5:16 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Repair/replace leaking spray hose in the dish room. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handsink in the dish room observed blocked w...
FAIL
November 7, 2022
at 5:44 PM
6 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Repair/replace leaking spray hose in the dish room. | 590.005/5-205.11-PF - Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf): Handsink in the dish room observed blocked w...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
June 6, 2022
at 4:48 PM
2 violations
590.006/6-303.11-C - Intensity-Lighting (C): Light in walkin refrigeration not properly working-Light is flashing- Repair | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Black mold like buildup in caul...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
April 6, 2022
at 4:30 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Clean the floor next to the double door reach in unit to remove debris.
PASS
October 28, 2021
at 2:17 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Multiple drain flies observed in mop closet and around self-service coffee station. Plumbing cabinet beneath coffee station observed with flies.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
October 21, 2021
at 2:34 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): Multiple drain flies observed in mop closet and around self-service coffee station. Plumbing cabinet beneath coffee station observed with flies.
FAIL
October 6, 2021
at 2:58 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Old mouse droppings un shelf behind action station. Clean and monitor for activity. Food debris and soils beneath dish machine. Clean to...
FAIL
October 1, 2021
at 4:53 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Old mouse droppings un shelf behind action station. Clean and monitor for activity. Food debris and soils beneath dish machine. Clean to...
PASS
August 10, 2021
at 3:17 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
May 21, 2021
at 5:44 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Drain flies on wall in mop room. PIC stated flies will be entered on docket for pest control.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 29, 2021
at 5:48 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-601.11-C - (B) and (C) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (C): Clean walls at the front of the dish machine to remove a black mold like substance. | 590.006/6-501.13-C - Cleaning Floors Dustless Met...
PASS
February 18, 2020
at 4:13 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles with no labels- Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Prepar...
FAIL
February 6, 2020
at 6:05 PM
3 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Multiple squeeze bottles with no labels- Provide | 590.003/3-501.16-P - (A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P): Prepar...
PASS
September 9, 2019
at 4:47 PM
0 violations
PASS
May 13, 2019
at 7:14 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Prepared vegetable lasagna served in paper container on service line at 127F- Review procedures to hold at 135F or above. Reheated to 165F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tabouli in refrigeration heavily wrapped in plas...
FAIL
May 2, 2019
at 6:52 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16 - Hot Holding: Prepared vegetable lasagna served in paper container on service line at 127F- Review procedures to hold at 135F or above. Reheated to 165F | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Tabouli in refrigeration heavily wrapped in plas...
PASS
February 28, 2019
at 5:42 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple prepared sandwiches at service counter at above 41F. Chicken Ceasar 54F Wrap 46F Croissant/ Ham and Cheese 57F. Prepared less than one hour prior. Removed and placed in chiller to 41F or below | 19-4-501.1...
FAIL
February 21, 2019
at 2:46 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Multiple prepared sandwiches at service counter at above 41F. Chicken Ceasar 54F Wrap 46F Croissant/ Ham and Cheese 57F. Prepared less than one hour prior. Removed and placed in chiller to 41F or below | 19-4-501.1...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
November 27, 2018
at 1:53 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceiling at salad bar area above toasters with heavy dust buildup- Clean
PASS
August 29, 2018
at 6:59 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
March 27, 2018
at 6:26 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Wall behind Altoshaam at deli/pizza station with heavy dust buildup- Clean
PASS
November 28, 2017
at 6:39 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
August 23, 2017
at 5:04 PM
1 violation
10-3-304.12 - Food Utensil Storage: There are knives stored in the handsink and in between the refrigerator and counter. Properly store in use ustensils.
PASS
April 5, 2017
at 4:29 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The temperatures on the salad bar are elevated Feta cheese 47F chicken 45F eggs 47F. Action station sour cream 50F guacamole 46F cheese 48F Provide proper cold holding. | 29-5-201/02.11 - Installed and Maintaine...