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B.U. WARREN TOWER CAFE

Latest: PASS April 25, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: Longwood

🚇 Nearest Transit: Fenway (Green Line)

Address
700 COMMONWEALTH AV
Fenway, MA 02115
Inspection History
52 inspections
16 failures
License
License #19339
Last inspected: April 25, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS April 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Refrigeration unit used to hold cut lettuce behind the salad bar with a temperature of 57F Products that had been placed in the unit less than 30 min prior were remove...
FAIL April 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-301.11-PF - Cooling Heating and Holding Capacities-Equipment (Pf): Refrigeration unit used to hold cut lettuce behind the salad bar with a temperature of 57F Products that had been placed in the unit less than 30 min prior were remove...
PASS October 29, 2024 at 2:46 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection I observed employees placing all the dirty equipment on the 3 bay sink on the sanitizing end and also placing dirty equipment into the sanitizer solution ...
FAIL October 22, 2024 at 4:35 PM
6 violations
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF - (A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf): At the time of the inspection I observed employees placing all the dirty equipment on the 3 bay sink on the sanitizing end and also placing dirty equipment into the sanitizer solution ...
PASS September 27, 2023 at 3:30 PM
0 violations
PASS March 2, 2023 at 3:58 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 28, 2022 at 3:32 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Some bulk food units without labels. Provide. | 590.004/4-501.12-C - Cutting Surfaces (C): Cutting board at Deli Section heavily scored. Resurface or replace.
PASS March 7, 2022 at 4:06 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 15, 2021 at 4:49 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove shipping plastic from exterior of new 4 door reach in at the grill station. | 590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C):
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 23, 2021 at 4:36 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): Exposed insulation on pipe coverings to pipes along walls in the storage area. repair pipe coverings to ensure that there is no exposed insulation. | 590.006/6-501.11-C - Repair...
PASS February 19, 2020 at 3:43 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers at bakery area without proper labeling. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed utensils at glut...
FAIL February 12, 2020 at 4:40 PM
5 violations
590.003/3-302.12-C - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C): Bulk food containers at bakery area without proper labeling. Provide. | 590.003/3-304.12-C - In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C): Observed utensils at glut...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 2, 2019 at 3:05 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): Shelf at the herbs storage station soiled. Clean properly. | 590.006/6-501.12-C - Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C): Walls and pipes behind grill area soiled with grease. Clean properly.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS March 25, 2019 at 3:47 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Ceiling above dish machine with dust. Clean properly.
PASS October 4, 2018 at 3:51 PM
0 violations
PASS April 3, 2018 at 3:35 PM
0 violations
PASS December 18, 2017 at 4:20 PM
0 violations
PASS May 11, 2017 at 5:00 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Mongolian Beef in walk in......48 F. Provide cold holding tempersture of 41 F or below. Product was discarded. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buikldup from french fry freezer in the main kitche...
FAIL April 27, 2017 at 3:35 PM
5 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Mongolian Beef in walk in......48 F. Provide cold holding tempersture of 41 F or below. Product was discarded. | 15-4-202.16 - Non-Food Contact Surfaces: Remove ice buikldup from french fry freezer in the main kitche...
PASS November 22, 2016 at 6:43 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface or replace worn cutting boards on the cold unit of the wok station | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: At the grill station and in the dishroom keep all in use wiping clioths in a ...
FAIL November 15, 2016 at 4:54 PM
5 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: resurface or replace worn cutting boards on the cold unit of the wok station | 21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: At the grill station and in the dishroom keep all in use wiping clioths in a ...
PASS January 21, 2016 at 6:07 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The rice from the previous night was cooling in the reach-in refrigerator is 54F. Properly cool items from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. (The manager took active managerial c...
FAIL December 17, 2015 at 5:04 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The rice from the previous night was cooling in the reach-in refrigerator is 54F. Properly cool items from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. (The manager took active managerial c...
PASS August 21, 2015 at 2:41 PM
0 violations
PASS March 19, 2015 at 7:31 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The yogurt in the salad bar is between 47F - 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: The rinse gauge on the dishwasher is not moving. Repair.
FAIL March 5, 2015 at 4:41 PM
2 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: The yogurt in the salad bar is between 47F - 50F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F or below. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: The rinse gauge on the dishwasher is not moving. Repair.
PASS September 18, 2014 at 3:09 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The pasta is cooling in a deep container in the walk-in 74F and after twenty minutes the temperature is the same. Provide proper cooling methods to ensure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 4...
FAIL September 10, 2014 at 3:21 PM
3 violations
03-3-501.14 - Cooling: The pasta is cooling in a deep container in the walk-in 74F and after twenty minutes the temperature is the same. Provide proper cooling methods to ensure that items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 4...
PASS November 12, 2013 at 3:14 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several large large bulk food containers not being labeled with the proper dates. Address and ensure all foods are being labeled appropriately. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hot dogs inside of t...
FAIL November 8, 2013 at 4:02 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several large large bulk food containers not being labeled with the proper dates. Address and ensure all foods are being labeled appropriately. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hot dogs inside of t...
PASS October 2, 2013 at 4:28 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chopped onions and tomatoes with a temperature between 53-59F. PIC removed adn placed into a refrigeration unit to keep a temperature below 41F. Vegetables were prepared around an hour prior. Ensure all potentially h...
FAIL September 23, 2013 at 4:32 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chopped onions and tomatoes with a temperature between 53-59F. PIC removed adn placed into a refrigeration unit to keep a temperature below 41F. Vegetables were prepared around an hour prior. Ensure all potentially h...
PASS March 12, 2013 at 2:07 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS July 10, 2012 at 3:12 PM
0 violations
PASS February 14, 2012 at 3:26 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad sliced ham and turkey all between 47-48F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 41F and below. Refrigeration unit was slightly elevated in tempeature at time of inspection. Maintenan...
FAIL February 7, 2012 at 4:57 PM
7 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Chicken salad sliced ham and turkey all between 47-48F. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are maintained at 41F and below. Refrigeration unit was slightly elevated in tempeature at time of inspection. Maintenan...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 6, 2012 at 5:15 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Several ceiling tiles in back hallway near restroom missing and with outlet hanging. Address and replace all ceiling tiles.
PASS September 1, 2011 at 4:24 PM
0 violations
PASS February 23, 2011 at 7:44 PM
0 violations
PASS November 18, 2010 at 8:50 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS September 13, 2010 at 3:05 PM
20 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: One dented can of produce was observed on the storage rack within the receiving room. The dent was at the top of the can and extended to the lip. Damaged boxes of products must be ...
FAIL September 3, 2010 at 4:44 PM
20 violations
01-3-202.11-.17 - Recieving/Sound Condition/Proper Temperatures: One dented can of produce was observed on the storage rack within the receiving room. The dent was at the top of the can and extended to the lip. Damaged boxes of products must be ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 23, 2010 at 8:16 PM
3 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: A bin of raw chicken had been placed above a bin of cut fruit. The violation was immediately corrected and the issue is to be addressed with the appropriate staff. | 12-2-401.11-.12 - Good Hygienic Practices: Th...
PASS October 29, 2009 at 4:12 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese at deli station at 50F.Cut melon at 45F.Please ensure 41F or below.Most cold foods taken were at 41F or below.Thankyou. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Croutons out at salad station without any means of f...
FAIL October 22, 2009 at 5:32 PM
9 violations
03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Cheese at deli station at 50F.Cut melon at 45F.Please ensure 41F or below.Most cold foods taken were at 41F or below.Thankyou. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Croutons out at salad station without any means of f...
PASS November 12, 2008 at 4:34 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products six inches from floor through-out paper goods stock area and stock room do not use empty milk crates | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide a handwash sign in...
FAIL October 29, 2008 at 2:35 PM
4 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: elevate all products six inches from floor through-out paper goods stock area and stock room do not use empty milk crates | 32-6-301.11-02.11 - Hand Cleaner Drying Tissue Signage: provide a handwash sign in ...
PASS November 6, 2007 at 3:54 PM
3 violations
27-5-103.11-.12 - Hot and Cold Water: Handsink next to pizza station has hot water at 87 F. Provide proper hot water temperature of 110 F. | 34-5-501.111/.115 - Outside Storage Improperly Maintained: Outside trash: Grease barrels are soiled with g...
FAIL October 29, 2007 at 2:50 PM
5 violations
08-3-302.15 - Washing fruits and veg's.: Salad Bar: Vegetables are cut prior to washing. Properly wash vegetables prior to cutting. | 17-4-204.112/.115 - Equipment Thermometers: Deli Area: No thermometer in undercounter unit. Provide. | 27-5-...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department