Bay Street Deli

112 Bay Street, Westerly, RI 02891

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Bay Street Deli stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, one this time.

Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Bay Street Deli squarely in typical territory. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, slicers are only washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours.

4-602.11

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils.

7-207.11

Jun 14, 2023

Opening

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of. Ice machine and slicer were cleaned during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Multiple food items 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the 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

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Onions were observed stored on a dirty shelf. Contamination of food must be prevented during storage.

3-305.11

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bay Street Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bay Street Deli on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bay Street Deli?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Bay Street Deli.

How does Bay Street Deli compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Bay Street Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Westerly average of 88.

Has Bay Street Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bay Street Deli have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bay Street Deli 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 Bay Street Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bay Street Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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