B & M Clambake Co
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at B & M Clambake Co stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from three violations up to four.
Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Pawtucket restaurant, which scores around 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Doors to the outside, located in the kitchen area, were observed 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: The large walk in cooler was observed with one blower fan in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The bottom shelf of the prep table located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the blower fans in walk in cooler by the dish machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-Food contact surfaces must be maintained.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling above the large kettle in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Correct by 1/15/26 The coving in walk in cooler 5 was observed in poor repair. Physical facilities must be maintained. 2/8/26 The floor throughout the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
78
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dishwasher was observed with an extension cord running through ceiling, to outlet on other side of wall. Dishwasher was taken out of service at the time of inspection. Establishment is to wash, rinse, and sanitize in 3-bay sink until dishwasher is serviced. The staging walk-in gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
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. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling throughout the establishment is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Brown gravy, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Per PIC, gravy was cooked yesterday around 6pm and was observed between 47-52 DF at the time of inspection. Gravy was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the walk-in cooler #10, 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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles, and floor throughout the establishment is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Establishment is to work to obtain options and quotes for repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The upstairs storage area, and the dry storage area have an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.114
74
Sep 6, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep table in the kitchen was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be in good repair.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The ceiling tiles, and floor throughout the establishment is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Establishment is to work to obtain options and quotes for repair.
6-501.114
90
Jul 17, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Walk in Cooler number 4 was observed held at 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items were observed between 50-58 degrees Fahrenheit. held Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of (Deli Turkey, Deli Cheese, Cooked Carrots, Salami, String Cheese, Pasta salad, and French toast)
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the walk in cooler 10, 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
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: 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.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Walk in number four was observed with a leak in the ceiling. Establishments must be free of leaks.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the establishment is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Establishment is to work to obtain options and quotes for repair.
6-501.11
67
Nov 1, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The prep sinks are lacking air gaps. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags were not kept in chronological order and were lacking date and time of last used. Establishment is to put shell stock tags in order and start putting date and time of last used.
3-402.12
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the High temp dishwasher.
4-204.115
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside located by the dishwasher was left open, entry door ways must be kept closed to protect against the entry of rodents, birds and insects. Corrected on Site. The door to the outside, located in the Walk in cooler 10, 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: Freezer door gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk in freezer was observed in excess around the door. Condensate build up must be eliminated.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Establishment is to review options for repair.
6-501.11
58
Jul 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the cooler 10, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Through interview with person in charge there is a service order in place to have this door repaired.
6-202.15
95
Jun 6, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ribs were observed not marked with the date of preparation. 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
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.
4-204.115
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by small flies in the dish area. 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. Establishment is in the process of installing insect control devices and is continuing to work with Pest Control.
6-501.111
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: 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.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on the freezer were observed in poor repair. Establishment has ordered new gaskets to replace damaged gaskets. Cooler 4 is missing a blower cover. Blower cover must be replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces of the blowers in cooler 1 have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Mops not properly air-dried after use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mops must be allowed to air dry after use.
6-501.16
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The ceiling tiles in the kitchens area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The coving in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was B & M Clambake Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at B & M Clambake Co on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at B & M Clambake Co?
Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited six times, more than any other issue at B & M Clambake Co.
How does B & M Clambake Co compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
B & M Clambake Co most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has B & M Clambake Co's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at B & M Clambake Co have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at B & M Clambake Co 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 B & M Clambake Co inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, B & M Clambake Co is inspected around three times per year on average.
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