Chestnut Cottage at the Elms

25 Chestnut Street, Westerly, RI 02891
Healthcare Facility
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Chestnut Cottage at the Elms appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. Chestnut Cottage at the Elms was last inspected on Apr 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with two violations after four on the prior visit.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Chestnut Cottage at the Elms's 82 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The condensate pump for the ice machine is leaking into a container. Plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
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.
2-102.12(A)
82
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The condensate pump for the ice machine is leaking into a container. Plumbing systems must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the sanitizer bucket.
4-302.14
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.
4-302.13
70
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the sanitizing bucket.
4-302.14
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 dishwasher.
4-302.13
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A sanitizing bucket was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
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 email inspector proof when an employee has completed an approved food safety course. Upon completion, the food safety manager must register the certificate with the RIDOH Center of Food Protection.
2-102.12
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chestnut Cottage at the Elms last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chestnut Cottage at the Elms on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Chestnut Cottage at the Elms compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Chestnut Cottage at the Elms most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Chestnut Cottage at the Elms's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chestnut Cottage at the Elms have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chestnut Cottage at the Elms 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 Chestnut Cottage at the Elms inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chestnut Cottage at the Elms is inspected roughly once per year on average.