Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.)
Latest: PASS
July 23, 2025
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...