Ninety-Nine Restaurant

Westerly Crossings, Westerly, RI 02891

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Ninety-Nine Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

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

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Ninety-Nine Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: The hand sink in the women's bathroom was not operable. Per interview with PIC, work order has been submitted. Handwashing will be done at other hand-washing sink until serviced.

5-205.11

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the ware washing area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall coving in the following areas is in poor repair, inspector observed missing pieces with incomplete seal. 1. Mop sink (wall & floor) 2. Dry storage (wall) The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC called for service at time of inspection. PIC informed that all dishes from bar to be washed, rinsed and sanitized at dishwasher in the kitchen.

4-501.115

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the popcorn maker have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned.

4-601.11(A)

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fish pans were observed stored under the paper towel dispenser next to the handwashing sink. Equipment must not be stored next to areas subject to splash. Metal plates were relocated during time of inspection.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor behind the bar dishwasher had an accumulation of water. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ninety-Nine Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ninety-Nine Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ninety-Nine Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ninety-Nine Restaurant.

How does Ninety-Nine Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Ninety-Nine Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Ninety-Nine Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ninety-Nine Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ninety-Nine Restaurant 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 Ninety-Nine Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ninety-Nine Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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