United National Market
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
100
Score
United National Market appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. United National Market was last inspected on Dec 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Compliance with food law” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Charlestown restaurant scores 93. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Safe unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Inspector notes: Do not break up boxes of individually wrapped slices of cheese or pizza and attempt to sell at the retail level when there isn't any ingredient information on the item - It states that right on the outside of the box as well
590.003/3-101.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Discontinue selling foods from " Market Basket " and other retail outlets - wholesale suppliers only
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the cat from the premises
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the floors of the grocery aisles from all food spills
590.006/6-101.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean interior of all freezer / refrigeration equipment from visible food spills stains and soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Resurface all rusted out shelving units where needed
590.004/4-101.19-C
58
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Still have products from retail whiolesalers on the shelves available for sale - removed during inspection
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
86
Apr 18, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Evidence of foods being purchased from other " retail establishments " observed during inspection - all foods that are sold at this facility need to be purchased from reputable " wholesale suppliers only" do not purchaase foods to be sold on site at supermarkets
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Still have products from retail whiolesalers on the shelves available for sale - removed during inspection
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Customers walking into the store with pets not on leraches - PIC not asking the question iin stating are these dogs " service animals " provide signage by the entrance as we discussed - store owner / managers are allowed to ask two [2] questions #1 [ Is that a serve animal - #2 what service does this animal provide "address
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: All foods need to be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage as we discussed
590.003/3-305.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Relocate all chemicals pet foods and laundry detergents away from retail foods and ready to eat foods ibeing sold in the store to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all soils and food spills on the lower section off the walls behind all refrigeration and freezer units and behind the bread and chip / snack racks
590.006/6-201.17-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire store from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain the area where soiled waste water is to be emptied into clutter free and cleaned prperly after use - this will assist in the removal of obnoxious odors
590.005/5-203.13-C
52
Apr 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Compliance with food law (p)
Inspector notes: Evidence of foods being purchased from other " retail establishments " observed during inspection - all foods that are sold at this facility need to be purchased from reputable " wholesale suppliers only" do not purchaase foods to be sold on site at supermarkets
590.003(A)/3-201.11-P
Prohibiting animals (pf)
Inspector notes: Customers walking into the store with pets not on leraches - PIC not asking the question iin stating are these dogs " service animals " provide signage by the entrance as we discussed - store owner / managers are allowed to ask two [2] questions #1 [ Is that a serve animal - #2 what service does this animal provide "address
590.006/6-501.115-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors throughout the entire store from all visible food spills stains and soils
590.006/6-101.11-C
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (c)
Inspector notes: Relocate all chemicals pet foods and laundry detergents away from retail foods and ready to eat foods ibeing sold in the store to reduce potential contamination
590.003/3-302.11-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: All foods need to be elevated off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage as we discussed
590.003/3-305.11-C
Service sink (c)
Inspector notes: Maintain the area where soiled waste water is to be emptied into clutter free and cleaned prperly after use - this will assist in the removal of obnoxious odors
590.005/5-203.13-C
Walls and ceilings attachments (c)
Inspector notes: Clean to remove all soils and food spills on the lower section off the walls behind all refrigeration and freezer units and behind the bread and chip / snack racks
590.006/6-201.17-C
61
Jan 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Ensure all foods are being stored off the floors a minimum of six inches during storage - to reduce potential contamination from snow sluch and debris being dragged into the store from customers shoes
590.003/3-305.11-C
95
Jul 20, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: 1) Blue shelving with soils and dusts clean to remove and repaint or resurface 2) cardboard under chips with grease marks remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
95
Feb 7, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No vomit clean up kit supply
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Opened establishment without filing Health application or paying fees ensure application and fees paid.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Roaches seen on floor in back of store clean to remove and supply extermination reports
590.006/6-501.111-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Shelving with dusts and debris clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
74
Jul 18, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Discarding or reconditioning unsafe adulterated or contaminated food (p)
Inspector notes: 17 (16oz) bottles of dry baby food expired in June 2022 remove and supply non expired products Manager removed the bottles at time of inspection
590.003/3-701.11-P
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was United National Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at United National Market on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at United National Market?
Across the inspection record, “compliance with food law” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at United National Market.
How does United National Market compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?
United National Market most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Charlestown average of 93.
Has United National Market's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at United National Market have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at United National Market 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 United National Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, United National Market is inspected around three times per year on average.
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