Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.)

90 Arch St, Boston, MA 02110
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.) has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “sponges use limitation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Boston restaurant, which scores around 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges obsevred in warewash area. Remove.
590.004/4-101.16-C
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges obsevred in warewash area. Remove.
590.004/4-101.16-C
78
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Handwashing sinks installation (pf)
Inspector notes: Warewash hand sink at 60F after multiple minutes. Repair. All other sinks have hot running water.
590.005/5-202.12-PF
Sponges use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Sponges obsevred in warewash area. Remove.
590.004/4-101.16-C
74
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Pipe under the 3 bay sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.
590.005/5-205.15-C
95
Jan 4, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 20, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.) on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.)?

Across the inspection record, “sponges use limitation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.).

How does Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.) compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.) most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.) have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston News Cafe (90 Arch St.) is inspected around two times per year on average.