1661 Inn

43 Spring Street Block, Island, RI 02807

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at 1661 Inn, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 1, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Island facility scores 88, putting 1661 Inn on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Time used as public health control not properly documented

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, Salmon Fillet was observed held out of temperature control on the Breakfast Buffet. Per the PIC, the fish is cooked and put out for service for the 2 Hour Breakfast time period. PIC is to complete a request for using time as a public health control for the salmon and to submit it to RIDOH Center for Food Protection Supervisor. Time as a Public Health Control Guidance supplied to the PIC at the time of inspection.

3-501.19

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following food items were observed held beyond 7 days from the date of opening/preparation... - Feta Cheese and Cream Cheese were observed held beyond 7 days from the date of opening - Minced garlic prepared on site was observed held beyond 7 days from the date of preparation Food items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.18

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Several coving tiles on the wall in the dish area were observed to have fallen off/missing. The floor and wall junctures are to be maintained coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-501.11

Jul 2, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various items were observed held above 50 degrees Fahrenheit in the 2 door reach-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Ambient temperature observed at 64 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 2 door cooler located in the area was not in good repair (not maintaining proper ambient temperature). Unit to not be used until it can be repaired/replaced/serviced.

4-501.11

Jun 6, 2023

Opening

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

View 6 violations

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible to the cookline side of kitchen prep counter. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Hand Washing Sink to be placed on the cookline side of the prep counter.

5-203.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: Access to the hand-washing sink at the prep counter of the kitchen was not readily accessible to the dish washing staff. At the time of inspection, access to the handwashing sink was blocked by a shelving unit. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Shelving unit to be moved to allow for easy access to the hand sink by the dishwashing staff.

5-204.11

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients were not labeled with the common name of the food at the time of inspection. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-602.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are not stored inverted. Utensils were adjusted for proper storage at the time of inspection.

4-903.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Grout lines in the prep counter located in the kitchen area were observed to be cracking/crumbling and in poor repair. Prep Counter surface is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in container(s) of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowl(s) removed at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 1661 Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 1661 Inn on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 1661 Inn?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 1661 Inn.

How does 1661 Inn compare to other restaurants in Island?

1661 Inn most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Island average of 88.

Has 1661 Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 1661 Inn have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 1661 Inn 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 1661 Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 1661 Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.

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