Boston News Cafe

28 State St, Boston, MA 02108

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2022, Boston News Cafe has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 17, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Boston facility scores 86, putting Boston News Cafe on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Prep sinks without proper air gap for backflow prevention.Please provide a plumbers report and a permit to do work will need to be pulled so it can be inspected.

590.005/5-202.13-P

Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)

Inspector notes: Sanitizer solution set up in red bucket at the front counter at below 0ppm quats- Review procedures for sanitizer set up with employees

590.007/7-204.11-P

(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Food Item on the steam table chicken 125 F degrees/ Products must be 135 degree or above / PIC reheated the chicken to 165F and up.( corrected on site) train staff on monitoring temperature

590.003/3-501.16-P1

Food labels (pf)

Inspector notes: Display case / provide proper labeling to all prepackaged fruit cups

590.003/3-602.11-PF

Wiping cloths air drying location (c)

Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter/properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm

590.004/4-901.12-C

Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers

590.003/3-302.12-C

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 6, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 15, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 22, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston News Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston News Cafe on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Boston News Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Boston News Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.

Has Boston News Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boston News Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Boston News Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Boston News Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Boston News Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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