Corner Thai Cafe

55 Beach St, Westerly, RI 02891
Thai
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Corner Thai Cafe appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, proper date marking and disposition has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Westerly average 88, so Corner Thai Cafe trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Noodles 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
78
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. See disposal.
3-501.14
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils.
7-201.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Rice and noodles 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed being prepped at the 3-bay sink. Food must not be prepped at the 3-bay sink to prevent contamination.
3-305.14
52
Apr 9, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the kitchen is in poor repair. Leak observed. A plumbing system must be maintained in good repair. Per person in charge, repairs are scheduled for next week.
5-205.15
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
78
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggs were observed held at 67 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 of the refrigerator for 2 hours. Eggs were relocated to the refrigerator at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils.
7-207.11
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemicals (cleaning wipes) were 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
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the kitchen was turned off. Per person in charge, sink leaks. The person in charge turned the sink back on during time of inspection. A plumbing system must be maintained in good repair. Handwashing sink must be repaired.
5-205.15
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
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (imitation crab), labeled keep frozen, was observed thawing with the package intact in the sliding door refrigerator during time of inspection. ROP seafood must be removed from the package when thawing or the package must be cut open. The imitation crab was observed at 17 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Imitation crab package was cut open during time of inspection.
3-501.13
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed being prepped at the 3-bay sink. Food must not be prepped at the 3-bay sink to prevent contamination.
3-305.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving racks and refrigeration units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corner Thai Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corner Thai Cafe on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corner Thai Cafe?

Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Corner Thai Cafe.

How does Corner Thai Cafe compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Corner Thai Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Corner Thai Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Corner Thai Cafe 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 Corner Thai Cafe 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 Corner Thai Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Corner Thai Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.