Commons Restaurant

48 Commons Street, Little Compton, RI 02837

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Commons Restaurant. Commons Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 12, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: nine violations last time, three this time.

Certified food protection manager comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Commons Restaurant's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Re-Inspection

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Employee has registered in an approved food safety management course.

2-102.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the doors. New gaskets have been ordered.

4-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

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

6-501.114

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of prep unit observed with a temperature of 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. TCS foods were moved to properly functioning units. No TCS foods are to be stored in this unit until it is serviced and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: ROP lobster meat observed thawing in its' original package at a temperature of 44 degrees F. ROP foods/seafood must be removed from packaging when thawing to introduce oxygen and prevent foodborne illness due to ROP. Lobster meat was voluntarily disposed of during inspection.

3-501.13

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: 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.

3-203.12

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Several foods observed not marked with the date of preparation/slicing. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation/slicing.

3-501.17

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Open employee beverage containers were 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.

2-401.11

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container of flour observed not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Rubber gaskets of 2-door reach-in #1 observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket must be replaced.

4-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

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

6-501.114

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. Employee(s) must register in and successfully complete an approved course in food safety management.

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Commons Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Commons Restaurant on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Commons Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Commons Restaurant.

How does Commons Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Little Compton?

Commons Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Little Compton average of 90.

Has Commons Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Commons Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Commons Restaurant 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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