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Canteen @ Bhcc

250 Rutherford Av, Charlestown, MA 02129
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Canteen @ Bhcc has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “compliance with food law”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Charlestown average 93, so Canteen @ Bhcc is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: As stated in the cafeteria cannot sell individually packages items purchased in bulk form from a proper wholesaler that do not have proper labeling to identify the contentents - discontinue practices
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Fully cooked foods available for self service on the cooking line are wrapped in aluminum foil but are loose exposing the product in certain areas - remove and wrap correctly to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-306.11-P
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all unused and / or broken equipment in the rear of the cafeteria
590.006/6-501.114-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed foods out for self service in paper " to go boats" have no covers / barriers for protection - address
590.003/3-302.11-C
Honestly presented (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue wrapping self service foods in the hot holding unit with Aluminum foil as the edges do not close tightly enough and will open up exposing ready to sections of the product - wrap properly as discussed
590.003/3-601.12-C
Vending machine doors and openings (c)
Inspector notes: Tighten the flap in the receiving conpartment where products are being dispensed in to - it is very loose where a human ha nd could easiliy get caught up in or compromise a product address
590.004/4-204.123-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
58
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: As stated in the cafeteria cannot sell individually packages items purchased in bulk form from a proper wholesaler that do not have proper labeling to identify the contentents - discontinue practices
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Fully cooked foods available for self service on the cooking line are wrapped in aluminum foil but are loose exposing the product in certain areas - remove and wrap correctly to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-306.11-P
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Exposed foods out for self service in paper " to go boats" have no covers / barriers for protection - address
590.003/3-302.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean inside of all refrigeration / freezer units where needed from visible food spills
590.004/4-602.13-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all unused and / or broken equipment in the rear of the cafeteria
590.006/6-501.114-C
64
May 2, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Canteen @ Bhcc last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Canteen @ Bhcc?

Across the inspection record, “compliance with food law” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Canteen @ Bhcc.

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

Canteen @ Bhcc most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Charlestown average of 93.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Canteen @ Bhcc have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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