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News Room Cafe

June 1, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings6
critical findings1

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Failed findings

Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)critical

Inspector note: Observed sanitizer measured more than 100PPM with the sanitizer strip.Provide sanitizer to be at 50-100PPM
code 590.007/7-204.11-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)

Inspector note: Noted front hand sink blocked by boxes in the front.Remove to provide easy access to wash hands.
code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Fail
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector note: CFPM and Allergen certificate expired.Renew
code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector note: Noted no hand Washing signs at the han washing sink on front counter and near the 3 bay sink.Provide
code 590.006/6-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)

Inspector note: Noted a light shield missing near the prep area in the kitchen.Repair
code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)

Inspector note: Noted visible dust on the ceiling around the air vents.Clean with frequency
code 590.006/6-501.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on November 14, 2025: 6 findings appeared for the first time.

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This record comes from Boston Inspectional Services, Health Division. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Analyze Boston.