Chillingham's Steak

54R High Street, Westerly, RI 02891

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Chillingham's Steak has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Chillingham's Steak was last inspected on Jul 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Among Westerly restaurants, the typical score is 88; Chillingham's Steak is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Compliance with variance/specialized process/hacccp (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Establishment is vacuum packaging tuna without approval. Establishment to cease ROP packaging until HACCP plan has been submitted, reviewed and approved by RIDOH Center for Food Protection. See disposal.

8-201.13

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (lettuce) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.

3-202.18

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (hotel pans) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sauces 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

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink at the bar was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Inspector observed small flies (live) near ware washing area. 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

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen. PIC ordered at time of inspection.

4-302.14

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the restroom was lacking signage.

6-301.14

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 3 bay sink has an accumulation of food residue and other debris.

4-602.13

Sep 10, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The upstairs bar handwashing sink is in poor repair. Leak observed. Handwashing sink must be repaired.

5-205.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chillingham's Steak last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chillingham's Steak on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Chillingham's Steak compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Chillingham's Steak most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Chillingham's Steak's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chillingham's Steak have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chillingham's Steak means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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