Anchor Bay at Pocasset
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
Anchor Bay at Pocasset appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from seven violations to two.
When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
The city-wide average for Johnston sits at 77, putting Anchor Bay at Pocasset on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Environmental Complaint
No violations found.
100
Dec 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen and memory care dining room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
95
Dec 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Yogurt and fruit salad were observed with dates exceeding 7 days. PIC disposed.
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice machines) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized, facility maintenance notified. Ice to be disposed.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the main kitchen and the memory-care dining room, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the emergency supply closet.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -stand mixer -prep units.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the dry storage area have an accumulation of soil residue, old rodent droppings and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC moved to ware washing area to be washed and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the hallway prep area is lacking signage. A sign or poster must be posted notifying food employees of handwashing.
6-301.14
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed dead mice on glue trap in back room on assisted living side. PIC removed from premises The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.112
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces observed with debris: 1.beverage shelves observed with debris and rust. 2.cookline shelves in Al & IL have food and other debris. 3.stoves and hoods have dust and/or other debris. 4.food storage shelves in AL & IL observed with food and debris
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following physical facilities have an accumulation of debris: 1.ceilings in AL & IL back observed with black residue and/or other debris 2.floors and shelves in walk in cooler (AL side) observed with dirt, food, and other debris. 3.walls in (AL side) back storage room have black residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (walls ) in the (AL back storage and ware washing ) area is in poor repair. Observed missing drywall. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
64
Oct 11, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as dressings) in the walk-in refrigerator (AL side). Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following was not in good repair: 1. AL Walk-in Freezer 2. AL cookline prep unit Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling (in AL side) near ware-washing area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Grout for floor tiles in ware-washing area (IS) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
74
Sep 22, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: Tartar sauce in AL side walk-in cooler was observed with a date mark surpassing 7 days. Food was voluntarily disposed of by the PIC.
3-501.18
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tuna salad and Chicken salad were observed held at 48 and 51 degrees Fahrenheit respectively. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were observed held at room temperature on a service cart during time of inspection. Per interview of PIC, food was made at 9 AM this morning. Foods were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection. PIC was informed to cease this holding process, cold mediums required to keep TCS foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings located in the dry storage room (IS). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live insects observed during time of inspection (AL). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling (in AL side) near ware-washing area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Grout for floor tiles in ware-washing area (IS) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following was not in good repair: 1. IS Walk-in Freezer 2. AL Walk-in Freezer 3. AL cookline prep unit (per PIC) Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Light in IS kitchen (by cookline) was observed in poor repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fanguards in the walk-in cooler (AL) has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
43
Aug 29, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as whole eggs and liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as cooked chicken, produce, and sour cream) in the walk-in refrigerator, 2 door reach-in, and prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, immersion blender blade and food processor) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 44-61 degrees Fahrenheit in prep unit and 2 door reach-in. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods that were out of temperature control for an unknown amount of time were voluntarily disposed of by the PIC.
3-501.16(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hard boiled eggs, various cheeses, and deli meats were observed not marked with the date of preparation in cookline prep unit. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, pasta was placed hot in the cookline prep unit in containers greater than four inches deep. Food was temping at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Food was voluntarily disposed of by the PIC.
3-501.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the Independent kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the AL kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Cold units (prep unit [Ambient: 45 degrees Fahrenheit], and 2 door reach in refrigerator [Ambient 2 Door Reach- in: 47 degrees Fahrenheit]) were observed in poor repair. Equipment shall be in good repair and proper adjustment. Units taken out of service to hold potentially hazardous foods during time of inspection. Equipment must be repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves in walk-in cooler (AL side) and fans in 2 door reach-in have an accumulation of white residue, dust and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Ceiling (in AL side) near ware-washing area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Grout for floor tiles in ware-washing area (independent side) is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: 1. floors underneath soda machine shelving 2. walls by dishmachine (AL and independent side) 3. fanguards in (walk-in coolers) 4. walk-in freezer (ice accumulation) The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Light in Independent side kitchen (by cookline) was observed in poor repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anchor Bay at Pocasset last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anchor Bay at Pocasset on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anchor Bay at Pocasset?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Anchor Bay at Pocasset.
How does Anchor Bay at Pocasset compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
Anchor Bay at Pocasset most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Johnston average of 77.
Has Anchor Bay at Pocasset's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Anchor Bay at Pocasset have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Anchor Bay at Pocasset 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 Anchor Bay at Pocasset inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anchor Bay at Pocasset is inspected around three times per year on average.
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