Schraffts Center Cafe

529 Main St, Charlestown, MA 02129
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: May 7, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Schraffts Center Cafe has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated May 7, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 93, which Schraffts Center Cafe's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine at the cafe observed soiled by brown substances (5.1.26). Clean & sanitze to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom downstairs observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood vent & attachments observed heavily soiled . Clean to remove (5.1.26) Hood sticker expires: 5.11.26
590.004/4-202.18-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards observed stained and scored. Resurface/ replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain in the restroom observed oderous (sewage smell) floor under equipment observed in need of deep cleaning due to grease build up. Clean to remove (5.1.25)
590.006/6-201.11-C
74
Apr 29, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Several containers of chobani yogurt (key lime) stored in the grab and go unit downstairs & upstairs observed expired 4.16.26. PIC voluntarily discard and denature all the products. PIC to monitor expiraton date
590.003/3-101.11-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior of ice machine at the cafe observed soiled by brown substances cook line (grill/ flat grill) observed with heavy carbon build up. Clean & sanitze to remove
590.004/4-601.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Violation noted on the inspection report. PIC to train staff on violations noted
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Warewashing equipment determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide accurate sanitizer test strips . Provide
590.004/4-501.116-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Eye wash station observed connected to handwashing station. Discontinue
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards observed stained and scored. Resurface/ replace
590.004/4-501.12-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Restroom downstairs observed missing employee must wash hands signage. Provide
590.006/6-301.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Floor drain in the restroom observed oderous (sewage smell) floor under equipment observed in need of deep cleaning due to grease build up. Clean to remove
590.006/6-201.11-C
50
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Two white dollys being used in the kitchen for various jobs appear comprom ised and covered with deep soils and lacerations - either clean to remove all visible stains and soils or replace them as discussed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure there are paper napkins tongs or some form of a utensil is available for customers to use when purchasing self service fresh fruits at the very end of the salad bar Ensure signage is cleary written for the salad bar stating " No bare hand contact with ready to eat salad items " - " Please use utensils provided "
590.003/3-302.11-C
90
Sep 18, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Schraffts Center Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Schraffts Center Cafe on file is from May 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Schraffts Center Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Schraffts Center Cafe.

How does Schraffts Center Cafe compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Schraffts Center Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has Schraffts Center Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Schraffts Center Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Schraffts Center Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Schraffts Center Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Schraffts Center Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.