Boston News Cafe Express

85 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Boston News Cafe Express appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on May 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Boston restaurants, the typical score is 86; Boston News Cafe Express is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Segregation and location-distressed merchandise (pf)
Inspector notes: Protein bars obsevred expired 3.23.26. Protein drink expired 4.16.26. PIC discarded. Ensure proper rotation.
590.006/6-404.11-PF
90
Jul 23, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston News Cafe Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston News Cafe Express on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Boston News Cafe Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston News Cafe Express have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston News Cafe Express 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 Express inspected?

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