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Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.)

Latest: PASS July 23, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Cafe

📍 Neighborhood: Financial District

🚇 Nearest Transit: Downtown Crossing (Red Line)

Address
90 ARCH ST
Financial District, MA 02110
Inspection History
30 inspections
5 failures
License
License #77595
Last inspected: July 23, 2025

Inspection History (30 most recent)

PASS July 23, 2025 at 3:45 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS November 22, 2024 at 3:32 PM
1 violation
590.005/5-205.15-C - System Maintained in Good Repair (C): Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
PASS W/ CONDITIONS October 31, 2024 at 7:15 PM
0 violations
PASS January 4, 2023 at 6:48 PM
0 violations
PASS September 14, 2022 at 5:24 PM
0 violations
PASS April 20, 2022 at 5:32 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS January 10, 2022 at 4:53 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-501.11-C - Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C): remove rust buildup from the top of the grease trap located in the kitchen. | 590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): The salads yogurt parfaits and sandwiches made in advanc...
PASS August 6, 2021 at 6:07 PM
0 violations
FAIL February 10, 2021 at 4:27 PM
2 violations
590.003/3-602.11-PF - Food Labels (Pf): The salads yogurt parfaits and sandwiches made in advance and stored in the grab and go refrigerator do not have complete labels. Provide complete label wiht ingredients in descending order and allergens....
PASS August 5, 2020 at 4:12 PM
0 violations
PASS February 21, 2020 at 3:47 PM
0 violations
PASS December 23, 2019 at 4:17 PM
0 violations
PASS June 3, 2019 at 6:06 PM
0 violations
PASS January 7, 2019 at 7:07 PM
0 violations
PASS August 15, 2018 at 5:02 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 12, 2018 at 6:47 PM
2 violations
21-3-304.14 - Wiping Cloths Clean Sanitize: Yellow wiping cloth left on counter top at cold prep station. AKaeep all in use wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: In the baseme...
PASS May 19, 2017 at 2:51 PM
0 violations
PASS October 26, 2016 at 5:21 PM
0 violations
PASS February 10, 2016 at 6:11 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several dressing bottles with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Mayonnaise and other dairy based dressings observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all...
FAIL February 3, 2016 at 4:14 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Several dressing bottles with no labels. Provide. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Mayonnaise and other dairy based dressings observed being left out at room temperature. Discontinue and ensure all...
PASS July 9, 2015 at 5:25 PM
0 violations
PASS May 8, 2014 at 5:44 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2013 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS October 4, 2013 at 6:31 PM
1 violation
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged grab and go items have ingredients but they do not have the subingredients. Provide updated labels for grab and go items (MA minimum requirements for packaged food label was left with the mana...
FAIL September 20, 2013 at 4:50 PM
1 violation
01-3-602.11 B2 - Labeling of Ingredients: Prepackaged grab and go items have ingredients but they do not have the subingredients. Provide updated labels for grab and go items (MA minimum requirements for packaged food label was left with the mana...
PASS February 12, 2013 at 3:43 PM
3 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Precooked chicken on the steam table is 94F. Make sure that items for hot holding are reheated to 140F before being placed on the steam table. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location...
FAIL January 30, 2013 at 4:02 PM
3 violations
03-3-403.11 - Reheating: Precooked chicken on the steam table is 94F. Make sure that items for hot holding are reheated to 140F before being placed on the steam table. | 13-2-304/402.11 - Clean Cloths Hair Restraint: | 31-5-204/05.11 - Location...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS December 30, 2012 at 5:00 AM
0 violations
PASS May 24, 2012 at 2:38 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: The bulk food containers are not labeled. Label containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The splash guards are on order but there is no separation between the soiled side of warewashing si...
FAIL May 17, 2012 at 2:32 PM
4 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: The bulk food containers are not labeled. Label containers. | 08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: The splash guards are on order but there is no separation between the soiled side of warewashing si...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department