B.U. WARREN TOWER CAFE
Latest: PASS
April 25, 2025
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-...