Babcock Hall

Babcock Hall, Westerly, RI 02891

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Babcock Hall has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 25, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Restaurants in Westerly average 88, so Babcock Hall trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Specialized processing method used without required variance

Inspector notes: Establishment is dry aging meats without approval. Establishment to cease specialized process until approval is granted by RIDOH Center for Food Protection.

3-502.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ledge (prep sink), sheet pan have an accumulation of rodent droppings.

4-602.13

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Yogurt and chicken Caesar salad were observed held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit in the display case in the café area. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the unit since the day prior. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 50 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Display case was taken out of service during time of inspection and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Per person in charge, display case will be fixed.

3-501.16(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Babcock Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Babcock Hall on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Babcock Hall compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Babcock Hall most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Babcock Hall's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Babcock Hall have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Babcock Hall 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 Babcock Hall inspected?

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

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