Block Island Gourmet

Sullivan House, The, New Shoreham, RI 02807

Catering

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Block Island Gourmet has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, with around one violation found each time.

Block Island Gourmet scores about where you'd expect for a New Shoreham restaurant. Pulling back, the record reflects steady performance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink and hand sink were observed in poor repair. Both were observed with leaks. Per PIC, leaks will be fixed.

5-205.15

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment to use 3-bay sink until dishwasher is serviced.

4-501.114

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The hand sink plumbing was observed with a leak and hand sink was draining into a bucket. System to be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

1 major violation.

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Food thermometer not available or accessible

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the lowboy and reach in refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-302.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Block Island Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Block Island Gourmet on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Block Island Gourmet compare to other restaurants in New Shoreham?

Block Island Gourmet most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Shoreham average of 85.

Has Block Island Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Block Island Gourmet have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Block Island Gourmet 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 Block Island Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Block Island Gourmet is inspected around two times per year on average.

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