Casa Della Luce
Last inspected: May 13, 2025
70
Score
Casa Della Luce appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on May 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Casa Della Luce's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.
7-204.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (clams) located in the prep unit did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty.
3-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
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. Dishwasher was taken out of service and must not be used until it is repaired. Please email inspector proof of repair. Per person in charge, establishment will use the 3-bay sink until dishwasher was repaired.
4-601.11(A)
70
Jan 4, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Per person in charge, establishment is in the process of getting a service sink. Please email inspector proof of service sink installation.
5-203.13
95
Dec 19, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A sanitizing bucket was stored on the prep table. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The dishwasher failed to wash his/her hands between loading soiled and unloading clean dishes from the dishwasher. Food employees must clean their hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils.
2-301.14
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods (Caesar salad dressing and steak) on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
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
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese was observed not marked with the date of preparation in the walk-in cooler. 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
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' shoes were observed stored on the food storage rack in the dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.
6-501.110
Wiping cloths used or stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
3-304.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The fry basket located on the hanging rack was not in good repair. Metal wires are frayed and broken. An employee elected to dispose of the fry basket during time of inspection.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The storage shelves, used to store equipment, located above the mixer are not in good repair. Paint is chipping.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and soda machine have an accumulation of biofilm and other debris.
4-602.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Please enroll additional employees in a food safety course and email inspector proof of completion of a food safety course.
2-102.12
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa Della Luce last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa Della Luce on file is from May 13, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Casa Della Luce compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Casa Della Luce most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Casa Della Luce's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Casa Della Luce have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Casa Della Luce means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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