Inspection record
Brighams & Womens Hospital - Tower Cafe
75 Francis St · Boston, MA 02115
4inspections since May 2026
29violations recorded
HE_Faillatest result (city code)
License category: Eating & Drinking
Inspection history
Nov 2, 2026HE_Fail12 violations
*Cooking and Baking Equipment (C)
Built up soils on cooking equipment throughout - Kitchen/prep/etc
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored on sanitizing solution - Prep/ware washing/cooking areas
**Food Labels (Pf)
Prewrapped bake goods for grab and go not properly labled
*Storing Maintenance Tools (C)
Mops brooms etc not raised 6" above the floor
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of a rodent activity- Droppings in cabinets under hand sink and cabinets on both sides- Entree Provided Integrated Pest Management IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operator (Exterminator): • Inspectionof premises • Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest activity • Determination of the extent of the pest problem • Appropriatetreatment • Action plan for correction including follow up Faux ceiling inspected and treated and noted on report Exterminator must find source of activity and note on report
**Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
No hand soap in dispenser hand sink at Entree station Corrected on site by PIC
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Black substance on wall behind ware washing 3 bay sink and high temp dish machine Built up soils on walls in ware washing Built up soils on floors under and behind equipment - throughout
**Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
Bucket stored in front of hand sink - Ware washing Corrected on site by PIC
**Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)
No hot water at hand sink at grill area - Corrected on site by PIC
*(A) (B) and (D) Equipment Utensils Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C)
Pots pans etc not inverted throughout in storage and ware washing
*Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Built up soils on refrigeration units - Kitchen/prep
*Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
No use utensil signs at self service areas
Jul 6, 2026HE_Pass3 violations
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Dim lighting in salad bar pantry
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on vent above high temp dish machine
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
HVAC system along wall to glass window is in disrepair not sealed exposed insulation Black build up along walls behind 3 bay sink dish machine exposed insulations around pipe under ware washing facilities Rodent exclussion material being chewed through by rodents on walls floors shelving
Jun 2, 2026HE_FailExt7 violations
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Built up soils on vent above high temp dish machine
*Receptacles (C)
Provide covers for all trash receptacles throughout food prep/ware washing
*Condiments Protection (C)
Open food not storage in food grade covered containers
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solutons in all food prep/ware washing areas Dirty cloths stored on shelving food contacts etc.
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of a rodent activity- Droppings in dining room under and behind HVAC salad bar pantry trash enclosures food service prep areas: Pizza Deli Hot foods Grill electrical rooms Ware washing areas and on shelving/cabinets in same areas Provided Integrated Pest Management IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operator (Exterminator): • Inspectionof premises • Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest activity • Determination of the extent of the pest problem • Appropriatetreatment • Action plan for correction including follow up Faux ceiling inspected and treated and noted on report Exterminator must find source of activity and note on report
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Dim lighting in salad bar pantry
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
HVAC system along wall to glass window is in disrepair not sealed exposed insulation Black build up along walls behind 3 bay sink dish machine exposed insulations around pipe under ware washing facilities Rodent exclussion material being chewed through by rodents on walls floors shelving
May 26, 2026HE_Fail7 violations
*Intensity-Lighting (C)
Dim lighting in salad bar pantry
**Controlling Pests (Pf)
Evidence of a rodent activity- Droppings in dining room under and behind HVAC salad bar pantry trash enclosures food service prep areas: Pizza Deli Hot foods Grill electrical rooms Ware washing areas and on shelving/cabinets in same areas Provided Integrated Pest Management IPM is a combination of all methods of pest control which can aid in preventing reducing and eliminating a potential infestation of pest. It is a detailed inspection report and plan designed specifically for your establishment. Reports must identify pests and conditions of the findings in your establishment. The report must identify exact locations of all conditions and course of action to correct deficiencies. If your establishment is without deficiencies reports must indicate such. The following procedures must be provided by your Licensed Pest Control Operator (Exterminator): • Inspectionof premises • Identification of pests pest damage and/or potential for pest activity • Determination of the extent of the pest problem • Appropriatetreatment • Action plan for correction including follow up Faux ceiling inspected and treated and noted on report Exterminator must find source of activity and note on report
*Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Openings in ceiling and loose tiles throughout ware washing mop sink closets food prep areas dining areas HVAC system along wall to glass window is in disrepair not sealed exposed insulation Black build up along walls behind 3 bay sink dish machine exposed insulations around pipe under ware washing facilities Rodent exclussion material being chewed through by rodents on walls floors shelving
*Condiments Protection (C)
Open food not storage in food grade covered containers
*Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solutons in all food prep/ware washing areas Dirty cloths stored on shelving food contacts etc.
*Receptacles (C)
Provide covers for all trash receptacles throughout food prep/ware washing
*Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Soils and rodent droppings on floor under and behind all equipment in Dining Trash area cabinets shelving electrical rooms Ware washing all prep areas Soiled floor drains throughout Built up soils walls and attachments throughout Built up soils on vent above high temp dish machine
Violation severity marks (*, **, ***) are the city's published violation levels. Result codes are Boston ISD's own codes, shown verbatim - we found no public legend. Methodology