Cinder Restaurant

169 Main St, Westerly, RI 02891

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Cinder Restaurant stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: five violations versus two before.

Looking across the full record, proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco product use is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Compared to other Westerly restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 8, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco product use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.

3-301.12

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: Inspector observed beverage tubes draining into the hand sink in the kitchen. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the refuse area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1) The wall in the mop sink area is in poor repair, inspector observed exposed wood. 2) The wall in the ware washing area is in poor repair, inspector observed chipped paint. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice used for drinks. See disposal.

4-204.16

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Food was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep and covered with plastic wrap. Food was relocated to a sheet pan to rapidly cool. Proper cooling methods were reviewed with the person in charge.

3-501.15

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives are stored on an unclean surface (between the prep table and wall) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

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

Aug 31, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Environmental Complaint

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 44-55 degrees Fahrenheit in the low boy unit. 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 food had been in the low boy unit for more than 4 hours. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Low boy had an ambient air temperature of 41-43 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy was taken out of service during time of inspection and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Per person in charge, low boy unit will be serviced.

3-501.16(A)

Employees not reporting illness or health conditions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. An employee illness policy was given to the person in charge during time of inspection.

2-201.11

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 kitchen.

4-204.115

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). 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.

4-203.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cinder Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cinder Restaurant on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cinder Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco product use has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cinder Restaurant.

How does Cinder Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Cinder Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Cinder Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cinder Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cinder Restaurant 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 Cinder Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cinder Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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