Little Compton Restaurant Inspections

LITTLE COMPTON, RI—Health department inspectors have visited 21 Little Compton eateries since Jan. 1. Here are the report cards. If your favorite isn't on the list, it wasn't inspected during the latest round.

1. A-1 PIZZA
20 COMMONS LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/05/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Several items, located in the cold units, were not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food , prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours, must be marked with the date of preparation.

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

2. ART CAFE
7 SOUTH OF COMMONS LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/25/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 2 bay sink.

3. BARN RESTAURANT
13 MAIN STREET LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02801
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 08/10/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (toast)with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves or dispensing equipment. Staff voluntarily disposed of the toast.

The deli slicer had an accumulation of food and debris. The ice machine had a slight accumulation of black and orange residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Deli slicer handout provided to establishment at the time of this inspection.

The cutting boards in the prep unit, next to the cook line are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4. (CAROLYN'S) SAKONNET VINEYARDS
162 WEST MAIN ROAD LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/01/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The cutting board in the salad station is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

5. COMMONS RESTAURANT
48 COMMONS STREET LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 08/01/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Meatloaf was observed thawing on the counter. Potentially hazardous foods must be thawed in one of the following ways: under refrigeration (41 degrees F or less), completely submerged under running water, as part of the cooking process, or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Proper thawing methods reviewed. Staff placed meatloaf in the refrigerator to thaw during this inspection.

Cases of beverages were stored on the floor in the lower level storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Staff placed all cases of beverages on racks during this inspection.

6. CROWTHERS RESTAURANT
90 POTTERSVILLE RD LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/05/2017

4 Violations

Inspector Comments

The can opener had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

Deli meats, located in the preparation stations, were not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food , prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours, must be marked with the date of preparation.

The cutting boards in the preparation stations are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

The floors in the kitchen and preparation areas are in poor repair. The physical facilites must be maintained in good repair.

7. EARLES SERVICE STATION
35 MEETING HOUSE LANE LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/27/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The 1 Door True Refrigerator was observed held at 50 degrees F. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Per interview of person in charge, potentially hazardous foods were placed in refrigerator since Monday this week. All potentially hazardous foods were voluntarily disposed. Person in charge adjusted the thermostat higher. By the end of the inspection, ambient temperature was observed at 39 degrees F.

8. LITTLE COMPTON COMMUNITY CENTER
34 THE COMMONS LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/06/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the kitchen area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

9. LITTLE COMPTON FOOD BANK.
C/O LITTLE COMPTON WELLNESS CENTER LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Market (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/06/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the refrigerator shelves have an accumulation of food residue and other debris. Shelves shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

10. NANCY BRAYTON OSBORN ADULT DAY CENTER
115 EAST MAIN ROAD LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/06/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

11. NORTHERN FISHERIES LTD
21 BURCHARD AVE LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Food Distributor - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/30/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

12. SAKONNET GOLF CLUB
79 SAKONNET POINT ROAD LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/22/2017

7 Violations

Inspector Comments

The establishment does not employ a full-time, on site manager certified in food safety. Each food establishment where potentially hazardous foods are prepared shall employ at least one (1) full-time , onsite manager certified in food safety who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. Person in charge is ServSafe certified, but has not registered with the state of RI. Application was provided during this inspection. Establishment must submit application to the RIDOH as soon as possible.http://health.ri.gov/applications/FoodSafetyManager.pdf

The can opener and slicer had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener and slicer during this inspection.

Six containers of chicken salad, located at the grill station, have exceeded the 7 day limit for ready-to-eat foods. Staff voluntarily disposed of the food items.

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quartenary sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the hood/vent and areas behind/underneath kitchen equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

The handsinks in the kitchen do not have hot water. Service has been contacted. There is hot water available for dishwasher, 3 bay sink, and restrooms.

The facility is lacking a service (mop) sink. At least 1 service (mop) sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.

13. SAKONNET POINT CLUB
11 BLUFF HEAD AVENUE LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/20/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

14. SILK TREE FARM
64 POTTERSVILLE RD LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/20/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

15. SIMMONS CAFE AND MARKETPLACE
78 A CRANDALL RD ADAMSVILLE, RI 02801
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/20/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Meatloaf was observed cooling while still hot and covered in the 2 door true refrigerator. Proper cooling methods reviewed. Per interview of staff, meatloaf was taken out of the oven an hour prior to this inspection. Meatloaf was temped at 73 degrees F. Staff uncovered the meatloaf and placed it in the freezer to allow rapid cooling.

Cookies, smoothies, and chicken tenders packaged in the food establishment are lacking quantity size on their labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents and the name and place of the business.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the racks/shelving in all cold hold units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. The 2 door true refrigerator, located in the kitchen, are rusty and peeling. Racks shall be replaced or cleaned thoroughly.

16. TROLLEY STOP ICE CREAM
35 MEETING HOUSE LN LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Mobile Food Service
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/15/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

17. WALKERS ROADSIDE STAND
261 WEST MAIN ROAD LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/26/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

A box of sweet potatoes and a bag of onions were stored on the floor in the back room. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Staff placed those items on a shelf during this inspection.

18. WARRENS POINT BEACH CLUB
ATLANTIC AVENUE LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/21/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

The slicer had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

The cutting board in the sandwich station is scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. In addition, the sandwich station was observed leaking water onto a container. Sandwich station shall be repaired.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the sandwich station have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. The nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

19. WILBURS GENERAL STORE
50 COMMONS ROAD LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/23/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Drying racks, located at the deli side, have an accumulation of soil residue and other debris. Drying wracks shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue and prevent contamination of cleaned dishes/utensils.

Deli sandwiches and soups packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents and the name and place of the business.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the racks/shelving, walls, ceiling and fan of the walk-in coolers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

20. WILHELMINAS'S CATERING
41 SOUTH SHORE ROAD LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/26/2017

4 Violations

Inspector Comments

The screen window in the kitchen is in poor repair. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Screen shall be repaired.

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the fan in the kitchen have an accumulation of dust, dirt, and other debris. Fan shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue and prevent possible contamination onto to foods.

Premises shall be free of unnecessary items to prevent creating harborage for pests.

21. WILMA'S AT WALKERS
261 WEST MAIN ROAD LITTLE COMPTON, RI 02837
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/22/2017

7 Violations

Inspector Comments

The establishment does not employ a full-time, on site manager certified in food safety. Each food establishment where potentially hazardous foods are prepared shall employ at least one (1) full-time , onsite manager certified in food safety who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. Person in charge is ServSafe certified, but has not register with the state of RI. Application was provided during this inspection. http://health.ri.gov/applications/FoodSafetyManager.pdf

The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was greater than 100 ppm. The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. Staff corrected the concentration of chlorine sanitizing solution to 50ppm during this inspection.

Food items packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels of serving size and ingredients. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents and the name and place of the business.

The door to the outside, located in the back area, is not tight-fitting. Front door was observed open at the time of this inspection. Establishment shall install a screen to prevent flies from entering. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the kitchen floors, areas behind/under equipment, and inside of cold hold units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

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