99 Restaurant and Pub

29 Austin St, Charlestown, MA 02129
American
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

99 Restaurant and Pub appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2022. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.

By comparison, the average Charlestown facility scores 93, putting 99 Restaurant and Pub on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Minimize handling foods during storage and / or preperation to reduce potential contamination
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing vents on the end of the cooking line
590.004/4-202.18-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all remaining areas of the kitchen floors walls and ceilings where needed from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
86
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Designated hand sink in the warewashing area is blocked with barrels and filled with tools - maintain clean during all hours of operation during buisiness hours
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised cutting boards on the cooking line where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all wooden spoons and spatulas with burns on the edges
590.004/4-101.17-C
Preventing contamination from hands (c)
Inspector notes: Minimize handling foods during storage and / or preperation to reduce potential contamination
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceriling tiles around the vents from visible dirt dust and debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean all remaining areas of the kitchen floors walls and ceilings where needed from visible food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior / interior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment - exterior of all storage bins from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Expand the area where large pots and pans are air drying - do not stack on top of one another
590.004/4-301.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove stubborn stains on the vents by soaking them overnight in the three bay sink
590.004/4-202.18-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Replace the missing vents on the end of the cooking line
590.004/4-202.18-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised rusted shelves underneath the prep tables in the kitchen where needed
590.004/4-201.11-C
50
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised cutting boards on the cooking line where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-location and placement (pf)
Inspector notes: Designated hand sink in the warewashing area is blocked with barrels and filled with tools - maintain clean during all hours of operation during buisiness hours
590.005/5-204.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all wooden spoons and spatulas with burns on the edges
590.004/4-101.17-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior / interior of all refrigeration / freezer units - exterior of all cooking equipment - exterior of all storage bins from visible soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors walls and ceriling tiles around the vents from visible dirt dust and debris
590.006/6-101.11-C
Drain boards (c)
Inspector notes: Expand the area where large pots and pans are air drying - do not stack on top of one another
590.004/4-301.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove stubborn stains on the vents by soaking them overnight in the three bay sink
590.004/4-202.18-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised rusted shelves underneath the prep tables in the kitchen where needed
590.004/4-201.11-C
58
May 28, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing paper towels - replace
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Compromised test strips on site - replace
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace any and all compromised CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP LACERATIONS
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Hand sin k in thje rear of the kitchen used for food prep and for the warewashing area nis broken anmd not working properly leaking bad underneath basin - repair - ASAP
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Floor covering mats and duckboards (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all soiled matts and clean to remove a collection od food debris
590.006/6-201.15-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors of the kitchen including the walk in from all food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the basin from obnoxious odors
590.005/5-203.13-C
Clean linens (c)
Inspector notes: Store seperately from soiled linens as discussed
590.004/4-801.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Clean exterior and exterior of all freezer / refrigeration equipment - all equipment on the cooking line - prep table tops and shelves underneath - under small appliances of the counter tops in the kitchen from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-601.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Equipment compartments drainage (c)
Inspector notes: Discontinue using paper towels as a drain plug - address and provide individual plugs for each basin
590.004/4-204.120-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Remove soiled vents and soakl overnight as discussed
590.004/4-202.18-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Several prep tables and thr popcorn machine has several broken legs or edges- address
590.004/4-201.11-C
Wood use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: When using wooden boards to plate resy to eat foods - use parchment paper or some form of a barrier unless the boards are made of maple [ non absorbant wood ]
590.004/4-101.17-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Label all food containers to clearly identify the contents
590.003/3-302.12-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Cover sll exposed meats and produce after use while stored in the refrigerated walk-in to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Do not use the same utensils to dispense condiments on prepared foods - each seperate condiment shall have their own utensil with handle top reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed
590.003/3-304.14-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Clean ceiling areas where dust and debris are collecting especially by the ceiling vents
590.006/6-201.16-C
32
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing sinks and drain boards self-draining (c)
Inspector notes: Replace plastic barrier used as a splash guard by the end of the dish machine
590.004/4-204.119-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors of both refdrigerated / freezer walk-ins from all visible soils - clean walls in the kitchen / food prep areas from all visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elavatr all in use brooms and and soiled mops off the floors after use a minimum of six inches
590.006/6-501.16-C
86
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised cutting boards in the kitchen with deep lacerations where needed
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the klitchen especially behind the cooking line form allm visible soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove loose trash and debris scattered around the dumpster
590.005/5-501.15-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Replace missing sections of the barrier for the slop sink where missing
590.005/5-203.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove heavy soils on all hood vents where needed especially above the char grill
590.004/4-202.18-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Set up as discussed at designated food prep areas of the kitchen
590.003/3-304.14-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Havr staff use their personal lockes to store jackets and all other personal items instead of the kitchen prep locations
590.006/6-501.110-C
Drying mops (c)
Inspector notes: Elevate all in use mops and brooms after use a minimum of six inches during storage
590.006/6-501.16-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Replace compromised ceilng tiles where needed
590.006/6-201.16-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted shelving units in the kitchen area where needed - clean the rusted areas of the shelves inside the walk-in unit where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Post " Hand washing only" signs at all designated hand sinks where needed
590.006/6-301.14-C
55
Sep 7, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Interior of 2 door freezer at cooking line with build up clean to remove 2) Interior freezer @ dessert station with build up clean to remove 3) Exterior of microwave with soils clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
95
May 31, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent issues Continuing to monitor pest issues
590.006/6-501.111-C
95
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Droppings found under multiple benches in establishment clean to remove 2) Multiple benches with nesting found clean to remove 3) Coving at bench near front window as you enter on right with hole repair 4) Droppings and nesting found in mechanical room outside of building clean to remove 5) Dead mouse found on shelving on ouside shelving area clean to remove 6) Droppings found near hostess area clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease Barrel with spills on bin and on ground around bin clean to remove
590.005/5-501.15-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Rodent issues Continuing to monitor pest issues
590.006/6-501.111-C
82
Apr 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 1) Droppings found under multiple benches in establishment clean to remove 2) Multiple benches with nesting found clean to remove 3) Coving at bench near front window as you enter on right with hole repair 4) Droppings and nesting found in mechanical room outside of building clean to remove 5) Dead mouse found on shelving on ouside shelving area clean to remove 6) Droppings found near hostess area clean to remove
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Grease Barrel with spills on bin and on ground around bin clean to remove
590.005/5-501.15-C
86
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils-frequency (p)
Inspector notes: Beer lines with soils and mold-like build up clean to remove
590.004/4-602.11-P
Equipment compartments drainage (c)
Inspector notes: Condenser in walk-in freezer leaking and causing frost build up repair
590.004/4-204.120-C
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: No chef thermometers on cooking line supply
590.004/4-204.112-C
Floors walls and ceilings utility lines (c)
Inspector notes: Walls of beer cooler with soils and mold-like build up clean to remove
590.006/6-201.12-C
74
Dec 21, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 99 Restaurant and Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 99 Restaurant and Pub on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 99 Restaurant and Pub?

Across the inspection record, “surface characteristics-indoor areas” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at 99 Restaurant and Pub.

How does 99 Restaurant and Pub compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

99 Restaurant and Pub most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 93.

Has 99 Restaurant and Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 99 Restaurant and Pub have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 99 Restaurant and Pub 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 99 Restaurant and Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 99 Restaurant and Pub is inspected around four times per year on average.