Christina's Place
Last inspected: Nov 7, 2024
74
Score
Across the available record, Christina's Place has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 7, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.
The pattern that stands out is proper cold holding temperatures, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Christina's Place's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Time used as public health control not properly documented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: coffee creamers were observed on the table out of temp. control. The label says keep refrigerated and observed at 70 degrees at time of inspection. Per PIC coffee creamers were put out 1 hour prior to this inspection. Since creamer was out of temp. control less than 4 hours PIC was directed to place creamers in refrigerator. -Time as a public health control reviewed. Establishment is not approved to use time as a control for coffee creamers. Per PIC he will start using shelf stable containers instead. Establishment will discontinue leaving TCS coffee creamers out in room temp.
3-501.19
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed establishment mop sink (located in the front of establishment) in poor repair. Faucet not working, no water coming out. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
74
Oct 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the service area is in poor repair. Handwashing sink must be repaired.
5-205.15
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggs were observed held at 49 degrees Fahrenheit on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, eggs had been out for about an hour. Eggs were relocated to a refrigeration unit to cool. Eggs must be refrigerated at all times.
3-501.16(A)
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemical (glass cleaner) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. 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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies in the kitchen. 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knives) 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
Inspector notes: Food was 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
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
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
41
May 24, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pooled eggs and ricotta cheese were observed held at 45-46 degrees Fahrenheit in the refrigerator. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, eggs and ricotta cheese were placed in the refrigerator about a half hour prior to inspection. Pooled eggs and ricotta cheese were relocated to another refrigeration unit during time of inspection. The ambient air temperature was observed at 47 during time of inspection. The refrigerator was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Per person in charge, refrigeration services will be contacted.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Milk was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the Coca Cola cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. The ambient air temperature was observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit at time of inspection. Per person in charge refrigerator had been open to stock it. The refrigerator dropped down to 39 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Per person in charge, refrigeration services will be contacted.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures
Inspector notes: There is insufficient refrigeration equipment/capacity to maintain a temperature of 41 degrees or below. Establishment is cooling food in the refrigerator that is insufficient for cooling. Cooling may done in the freezer until additional equipment is purchased.
4-301.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under equipment have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Christina's Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Christina's Place on file is from Nov 7, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Christina's Place?
Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Christina's Place.
How does Christina's Place compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Christina's Place most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Christina's Place's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Christina's Place have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Christina's Place means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Christina's Place inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Christina's Place is inspected around three times per year on average.
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