Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA

Cafeteria @ Bhcc

250 Rutherford Av

Last inspected Oct 7, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Cafeteria @ Bhcc last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 7, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Not required”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
How many inspections are on record?: 11 inspections on record, from Jan 3, 2024 to Oct 7, 2026.
Has Cafeteria @ Bhcc ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jan 3, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

11 inspections

Inspection

Oct 7, 2026

Not required

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 30, 2026

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Sep 29, 2026

Passed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Post the proper certificates on site as discussed - ensure the naes match for food safety certificates

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 590.003/3-601.11-COther

Official Wording

Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Each food item sold for retail sale needs a proper label to identify the contents - address

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (Pf)

Inspector’s 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

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s 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

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cannot distinguish what sink is the hand sink - clearly identify as discussed

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Post proper signage at the designated hand sink by the coffee station

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2026

Passed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature

Official Wording

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grilled chicken 54F cut tomato 54F observed thighly wrapped. Discontinue PIC to review cooling methods with staff. (corrected on site)

In Plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Male & Female restroom observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 12, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 3, 2026

Failed

3 recorded violations

minorCode 590.003/3-501.15-CFood temperature

Official Wording

(B) Cooling Methods (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Grilled chicken 54F cut tomato 54F observed thighly wrapped. Discontinue PIC to review cooling methods with staff. (corrected on site)

In Plain English

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

minorCode 590.004/4-501.11-CEquipment and utensils

Official Wording

Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)

Inspector’s 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.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Male & Female restroom observed without employee must wash hands signage. Provide

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 3, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 20, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Mar 20, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 21, 2025

Passed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 21, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Feb 7, 2025

Failed

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Oct 7, 2024

Failed

6 recorded violations

minorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings

Official Wording

(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Post the proper certificates on site as discussed - ensure the naes match for food safety certificates

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 590.003/3-601.11-COther

Official Wording

Standards of Identity (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Each food item sold for retail sale needs a proper label to identify the contents - address

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

majorCode 590.003(A)/3-201.11-PFOther

Official Wording

Compliance with Food Law (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

minorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)

Inspector’s 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

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

majorCode 590.005/5-204.11-PFHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Sinks-Location and Placement (Pf)

Inspector’s Notes

Cannot distinguish what sink is the hand sink - clearly identify as discussed

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

minorCode 590.006/6-301.14-CHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing Signage (C)

Inspector’s Notes

Post proper signage at the designated hand sink by the coffee station

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 7, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection