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Latest: PASS November 3, 2025

🍽️ Cuisine: Bar

📍 Neighborhood: Charlestown

🚇 Nearest Transit: Community College (Orange Line)

Address
29 AUSTIN ST
Charlestown, MA 02129
Inspection History
76 inspections
31 failures
License
License #19530
Last inspected: November 3, 2025

Inspection History (50 most recent)

PASS November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
3 violations
590.003(C)/3-301.11-C - Preventing Contamination from Hands (C): Minimize handling foods during storage and / or preperation to reduce potential contamination | 590.004/4-202.18-C - Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C): Replace the missing vents ...
FAIL October 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
12 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set up as discussed | 590.003(C)/3-301.11-C - Preventing Contamination from Hands (C): Minimize handling foods during storage and / or preperation to reduce potential contamination | 590.004/...
FAIL October 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
9 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set up as discussed | 590.004/4-101.17-C - Wood Use Limitation (C): Remove all wooden spoons and spatulas with burns on the edges | 590.004/4-201.11-C - Equipment and Utensils-Durability and...
PASS June 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Cover sll exposed meats and produce after ...
FAIL May 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
19 violations
590.002/2-402.11-C - Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C): All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints | 590.003/3-302.11-C - Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation Packaging and Segregation (C): Cover sll exposed meats and produce after ...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 11, 2024 at 5:02 PM
3 violations
590.004/4-204.119-C - Warewashing Sinks and Drain boards Self-Draining (C): Replace plastic barrier used as a splash guard by the end of the dish machine | 590.006/6-101.11-C - Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): Clean the floors of both re...
PASS April 3, 2024 at 4:57 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set up as discussed at designated food prep areas of the kitchen | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Resurface all rusted shelving units in the kitchen area where needed - cl...
FAIL March 27, 2024 at 4:11 PM
11 violations
590.003/3-304.14-C - Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C): Set up as discussed at designated food prep areas of the kitchen | 590.004/4-101.19-C - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): Resurface all rusted shelving units in the kitchen area where needed - cl...
PASS September 22, 2023 at 5:48 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): 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 re...
FAIL September 7, 2023 at 4:10 PM
1 violation
590.004/4-602.13-C - Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C): 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 re...
PASS May 31, 2023 at 12:02 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Rodent issues Continuing to monitor pest issues
PASS W/ CONDITIONS May 23, 2023 at 1:14 PM
0 violations
FAIL April 19, 2023 at 11:58 AM
3 violations
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Grease Barrel with spills on bin and on ground around bin clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-C - Controlling Pests (C): Rodent issues Continuing to monitor pest issues | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Contr...
FAIL April 14, 2023 at 1:20 PM
2 violations
590.005/5-501.15-C - Outside Receptacles (C): Grease Barrel with spills on bin and on ground around bin clean to remove | 590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): 1) Droppings found under multiple benches in establishment clean to remove ...
PASS February 7, 2023 at 5:34 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No chef thermometers on cooking line supply | 590.004/4-204.120-C - Equipment Compartments Drainage (C): Condenser in walk-in freezer leaking and causing frost build up rep...
FAIL January 31, 2023 at 5:52 PM
4 violations
590.004/4-204.112-C - Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): No chef thermometers on cooking line supply | 590.004/4-204.120-C - Equipment Compartments Drainage (C): Condenser in walk-in freezer leaking and causing frost build up rep...
PASS December 21, 2022 at 4:01 PM
0 violations
PASS September 27, 2022 at 7:30 PM
0 violations
PASS March 10, 2022 at 6:41 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Heavy frost build up on condenser in walk-in freezer clean to remove / Repair
FAIL February 24, 2022 at 7:17 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-201.12-C - Floors Walls and Ceilings Utility Lines (C): Heavy frost build up on condenser in walk-in freezer clean to remove / Repair
PASS December 13, 2021 at 7:33 PM
0 violations
PASS October 15, 2021 at 2:25 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There have been some rodent sightings in the dining room they have the exterminator coming in every week and they are trying to control the pests. Do all the work the exterminator is recommending i...
FAIL October 8, 2021 at 2:54 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.111-PF - Controlling Pests (Pf): There have been some rodent sightings in the dining room they have the exterminator coming in every week and they are trying to control the pests. Do all the work the exterminator is recommending i...
PASS June 22, 2021 at 7:27 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.118-C - Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C): No sanitizer pumping into main dishwasher .PIC called for repair. Use three compartment sink or other dishwasher until repair is completed. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) G...
FAIL June 14, 2021 at 4:08 PM
2 violations
590.004/4-204.118-C - Warewashing Machines Flow Pressure Device (C): No sanitizer pumping into main dishwasher .PIC called for repair. Use three compartment sink or other dishwasher until repair is completed. | 590.004/4-502.11-C - (A) and (C) G...
PASS W/ CONDITIONS February 17, 2021 at 5:03 PM
1 violation
590.006/6-501.11-C - Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C): Missing and loose titles at threshold of walkin freezer . Repair
PASS June 19, 2020 at 3:25 PM
0 violations
PASS February 3, 2020 at 4:42 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS June 4, 2019 at 5:42 PM
4 violations
10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: Cooking line utensils are stored in sanitizer buckets. Store utensils properly. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: There are cracks and broken tiles on the floor near the drain on the cooking l...
FAIL May 21, 2019 at 4:24 PM
4 violations
10-4.302.11 - Food Utensil Storage: Cooking line utensils are stored in sanitizer buckets. Store utensils properly. | 36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: There are cracks and broken tiles on the floor near the drain on the cooking l...
PASS January 30, 2019 at 7:27 PM
0 violations
PASS September 17, 2018 at 3:20 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The large dishwasher has no sanitizer reading. Provide proper sanitizer levels to be sure that items are being cleaned and sanitized. (Pots and pans will be washed in the three bay sink and dishes in th...
FAIL September 11, 2018 at 3:37 PM
2 violations
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: The large dishwasher has no sanitizer reading. Provide proper sanitizer levels to be sure that items are being cleaned and sanitized. (Pots and pans will be washed in the three bay sink and dishes in th...
PASS June 15, 2018 at 6:07 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: There is a gap in the front door. Repair.
FAIL June 4, 2018 at 5:56 PM
1 violation
37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: There is a gap in the front door. Repair.
PASS April 9, 2018 at 6:05 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: There is some old evidence of rodent activity on the ground in the dry storage area. Clean the area to remove any debris. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: There is a hol...
FAIL March 26, 2018 at 6:46 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: There is some old evidence of rodent activity on the ground in the dry storage area. Clean the area to remove any debris. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: There is a hol...
PASS January 9, 2018 at 4:51 PM
0 violations
PASS W/ CONDITIONS August 3, 2017 at 5:33 PM
2 violations
36-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Floors: Floors in back prep and behind cookline with low grout allowing for standing water / Remove water and regrout. | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Walls near prep staion wi...
PASS June 28, 2017 at 5:09 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Both hand washing sinks at the bar area with utensils/equipment next to them without splash guards. Provide splash guards or remove the utensils/equipment. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Several ...
FAIL June 15, 2017 at 4:08 PM
8 violations
08-3-305-307.11 - Food Protection: Both hand washing sinks at the bar area with utensils/equipment next to them without splash guards. Provide splash guards or remove the utensils/equipment. | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Several ...
PASS July 25, 2016 at 12:31 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all popcorn bins. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hard boiled eggs 61F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods...
FAIL July 14, 2016 at 5:51 PM
3 violations
02-3-602.11-.12/3-302.12 - Food Container Labels: Provide labels for all popcorn bins. | 03-3-501.16(A) - Cold Holding: Hard boiled eggs 61F / Provide proper cold holding temperatures. | 04-3-501.15/4-301.11 - Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods...
PASS March 8, 2016 at 6:22 PM
1 violation
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2 glass machines sanitizer registering below 50ppm / Repair. Machines have been taken out of service until repaired.
FAIL February 29, 2016 at 7:20 PM
1 violation
20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: 2 glass machines sanitizer registering below 50ppm / Repair. Machines have been taken out of service until repaired.
PASS October 21, 2015 at 6:03 PM
6 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide food grade scoops with handles when dispensing flour - sugar -pasta - bread crumbs or any bulk foods discussed during inspection | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all white c...
FAIL September 23, 2015 at 3:49 PM
8 violations
14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Provide food grade scoops with handles when dispensing flour - sugar -pasta - bread crumbs or any bulk foods discussed during inspection | 14-4-202.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Design: Replace all white c...
PASS February 12, 2015 at 3:45 PM
2 violations
37-6-201.11 - Walls/Ceilings Designed Constructed Installed: Repair damaged area of the ceiling above the popcorn maker / soup kettles as needed | 37-6-501.11-.12 - Improper Maintenance of Walls/Ceilings: Clean walls throughout the kitchen area [ ...
FAIL February 11, 2015 at 4:28 PM
10 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Repair visibly rusted / heavily soiled areas of the glass dish washer as discussed during inspection - air gap may have occured in the lines [ replace ] | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Glass ...
FAIL February 3, 2015 at 4:37 PM
10 violations
16-4-501.11/.15 - Dishwashng Facilities: Repair visibly rusted / heavily soiled areas of the glass dish washer as discussed during inspection - air gap may have occured in the lines [ replace ] | 20-4-703.11 - Food Contact Surfaces Clean: Glass ...
Data sourced directly from Boston Inspectional Services Department