Cafeteria @ Bhcc

250 Rutherford Av, Charlestown, MA 02129
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Cafeteria @ Bhcc has six inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 3, 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 two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwashing signage”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 93, which Cafeteria @ Bhcc's 86 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Male & Female restroom observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: In line pasta holder refrigeration observed at 54F (thermometer inside and inspector thermomete). Repair All cooked pasta at 42F was moved to a working unit.
590.004/4-501.11-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Grilled chicken 54F cut tomato 54F observed thighly wrapped. Discontinue PIC to review cooling methods with staff. (corrected on site)
590.003/3-501.15-C
86
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Cannot distinguish what sink is the hand sink - clearly identify as discussed
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Compliance with food law (pf)
Inspector notes: Cannot sell individual items that have been purchased from a reputable supplier but do not have individual labeling of ingredients on each individual package - remove and only sell items we discussed during the inspection
590.003(A)/3-201.11-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean counter tops where needed from all visible food spills stains and soils - clean inside of all coolers where needed from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Standards of identity (c)
Inspector notes: Each food item sold for retail sale needs a proper label to identify the contents - address
590.003/3-601.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Post the proper certificates on site as discussed - ensure the naes match for food safety certificates
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post proper signage at the designated hand sink by the coffee station
590.006/6-301.14-C
67
May 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafeteria @ Bhcc last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafeteria @ Bhcc on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafeteria @ Bhcc?

Across the inspection record, “handwashing signage” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafeteria @ Bhcc.

How does Cafeteria @ Bhcc compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Cafeteria @ Bhcc most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Cafeteria @ Bhcc's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafeteria @ Bhcc have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cafeteria @ Bhcc 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 Cafeteria @ Bhcc inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cafeteria @ Bhcc is inspected around two times per year on average.