Eating & Drinking w/ Take Out · Boston, MA

Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.)

Name: Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.)
Address: 90 Arch St, Boston, MA

90 Arch St

Last inspected Jul 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

8 inspections

Inspection

Jul 2, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken salad at 66F on the prodcution line. Moved to refrigeration unit. Ensure proper cold holding at 41F or below.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hazelnut syrup observed expired in February 2026. White Chocolate expired 6.1.26. Discarded. Ensure proper rotation.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jun 25, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-302.12-COther

Official wording

Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)

Inspector’s notes

Squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature

Official wording

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)

Inspector’s notes

Chicken salad at 66F on the prodcution line. Moved to refrigeration unit. Ensure proper cold holding at 41F or below.

In plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

majorCode 590.006/6-404.11-PFOther

Official wording

Segregation and Location-Distressed Merchandise (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Hazelnut syrup observed expired in February 2026. White Chocolate expired 6.1.26. Discarded. Ensure proper rotation.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 25, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Passed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings. Corrected on site.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

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Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges obsevred in warewash area. Remove.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

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Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Warewash hand sink at 60F after multiple minutes. Repair. All other sinks have hot running water.

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.

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Allergy certificate expired. Update.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 22, 2026

Failed

4 recorded violations

criticalCode 590.003/3-302.11-POther

Official wording

Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (P)

Inspector’s notes

Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings. Corrected on site.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-101.16-COther

Official wording

Sponges Use Limitation (C)

Inspector’s notes

Sponges obsevred in warewash area. Remove.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.005/5-202.12-PFHandwashing

Official wording

Handwashing Sinks Installation (Pf)

Inspector’s notes

Warewash hand sink at 60F after multiple minutes. Repair. All other sinks have hot running water.

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.

Official wording

No wording provided in the official record.

Inspector’s notes

Allergy certificate expired. Update.

In plain English

A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

More about inspection finding

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 22, 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

Nov 22, 2024

Report filed

1 recorded violation

minorCode 590.005/5-205.15-CFacility maintenance

Official wording

System Maintained in Good Repair (C)

Inspector’s notes

Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 22, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection