Boston News Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
82
Score
Boston News Cafe, located at 260 Franklin St, Boston, MA, underwent a low-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified two major violations concerning handwashing cleanser availability and the segregation of distressed merchandise. The café has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Soap dispenser at counter area hand sink is damaged. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple bottles of coffee flavoring syrup observed expired. PIC discarded. Ensure proper rotation.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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