Inspection
Aug 6, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA
Boston News Cafe
260 Franklin St
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
6 inspectionsInspection
Apr 1, 2026
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Soap dispenser at counter area hand sink is damaged. Repair as necessary.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple bottles of coffee flavoring syrup observed expired. PIC discarded. Ensure proper rotation.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 1, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Mar 25, 2026
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Soap dispenser at counter area hand sink is damaged. Repair as necessary.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther
Official wording
Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Multiple bottles of coffee flavoring syrup observed expired. PIC discarded. Ensure proper rotation.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 25, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 23, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 31, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 31, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Oct 28, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 28, 2024 · Original Source