Cowesett Inn

226 Cowesett Avenue, West Warwick, RI 02893
American
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Cowesett Inn has 12 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited five times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for West Warwick restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Foods packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, allergens, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Per PIC label maker has been ordered.
3-602.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Dead cockroaches were observed in the unused area of the basement. Area to be cleaned. Establishment is currently using PCS 1x weekly.
6-501.112
86
Jul 2, 2025
Environmental Complaint
5 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Various foods packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, sub-ingredients, allergens, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The catering menu in the market area is lacking an allergy statement. Allergy statement to be added.
2-103.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish located in walk-in did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty. Proper shellfish tag records reviewed with PIC.
3-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of bio-film. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was disposed of. Ice machine turned off. Establishment to increase cleaning and sanitizing frequency of ice machine.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP Lobster was observed thawing with the package in tact. ROP seafood must be thawed entirely removed from the package. Lobster disposed of. Proper thawing reviewed with PIC.
3-501.13
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Dead roaches were observed in the unused storage area in the basement. Area to be cleaned.
6-501.112
58
Nov 13, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Foods in the market packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
90
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (potatoes) 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
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. At least one more employee to get certified so there can be a certified food safety manager at all times.
2-101.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off and ice was disposed of at the time of inspection. Can opener and slicer were taken to 3-bay sink.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: The market foods that are packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, allergens, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The base of the mixer was not in good repair. Base was observed rusted with holes. Base to be repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: Multiple dead cockroaches were observed in the basement and on traps throughout the facility. The establishment must remove dead pests from the facility. Pest control reports to be reviewed during next inspection.
6-501.112
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several cutting boards 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. Cutting boards were disposed of. PIC stated cutting boards will be replaced.
4-501.12
50
Feb 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor behind the 3-bay sink and prep unit in the bar area was observed with food debris/pooling water. Establishment to add behind equipment to nightly cleaning checklist.
6-501.12
95
Dec 22, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by live cockroaches observed on glue traps and on the floor in the bar/kitchen areas. 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. PIC to continue weekly treatments until cockroach issue is resolved. (Pest Control on site at the time of inspection.)
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following Non-Food-Contact surfaces were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - Surfaces of equipment between prep units and prep shelving units across from the cookline area - Surfaces between and behind equipment along the cookline - Shelving surfaces in the kitchen area - Surfaces in the bar liquor shelving on the and within cabinets/drawers
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the kitchen and bar area under and behind equipment have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and to aid in the pest control program.
6-501.12
82
Dec 8, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, a live cockroach was observed in the bar area. Current Pest Control is set for 1x weekly. Weekly Pest Control is to continue until pest issue is resolved.
6-501.111
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, dead flying insects and cockroaches were observed in the basement and bar areas. Dead or trapped insects and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in areas of the basement was observed to have an accumulation of soil residue, debris, and/or dead insect pests. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and to aid in the monitoring of pest control program.
6-501.12
82
Nov 22, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The drain below an ice well in the bar area was observed to be backed up/not draining with water pooling on the floor. PIC to have bar staff work from neighboring ice wells to prevent further pooling of water until drain is cleared.
5-205.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: A soda gun manifold at the bar area was observed to be leaking. PIC made aware of dripping soda gun manifold at the time of inspection.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, standing water, and/or dead insect pests... - Areas of the floor in the bar and kitchen areas under and behind/equipment - The floor in areas of the basement The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and allowed to dry to aid in the pest control program.
6-501.12
78
Nov 8, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine(s) were observed to be lacking a proper air gap (Currently equipped with an air break). A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. (Ice Machine Air Break is to be adjusted to a proper Air Gap.)
5-402.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insect pests is not controlled as evidenced by small flying insects and a cockroach along with several dead cockroaches observed in the facility a the time of inspection. 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. PIC to increase current pest control program to weekly treatments until pest issue is resolved (Current pest control program is set to biweekly).
6-501.111
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, dead flying insects and cockroaches were observed in the basement, bar, and kitchen areas. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the nonfood contact surfaces of the following were observed to have a buildup/accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - The tubing and surfaces of equipment under the bar between equipment - Shelving within the cabinetry along the bar area - Equipment along the cookline (between equipment)
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, standing water, and/or dead insect pests... - Areas of the floor in the bar and kitchen areas under and behind/equipment - The floor in areas of the basement - The top of the holding tank in the basement The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and allowed to dry to aid in the pest control program.
6-501.12
67
Sep 25, 2023
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils in the dessert prep area were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: - In the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD - On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT only if the in-use UTENSIL and the FOOD CONTACT surface of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT are cleaned and SANITIZED at a frequency at least every 4 hours. - In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist FOOD such as ice cream or mashed potatoes - In a clean, protected location if the food is NOT a Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - In a container of hot held water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135 degrees Fahrenheit
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets on several cold drawers along the Cookline Prep Refrigeration units were observed in poor repair (Cracked/Separating). Gaskets are to be replaced and maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
90
Sep 13, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple food items held in the Grill Prep and the Salad Prep units were observed held at 45 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit (see temperatures). Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foo items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A container of stuffing that was prepared in the establishment was observed held beyond 7 days of the date of preparation marked on the container. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD prepared and held in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed on the PREMISES, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less for a maximum of 7 days. A FOOD shall be discarded if it exceeds the temperature and time except time that the product is frozen. Stuffing was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.18
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment located in the kitchen area were not in good repair... - The Grill Prep and the Salad Prep units were both observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 49 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit with food temperatures held at 45 to 52 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection. Use of the prep units is to be discontinued until serviced/repaired. - The Rinse Cycle and the Pressure gauges used in monitoring of the sanitizing cycle of the High Temp Dish Machine were observed to not be working/working properly. (Dish Machine was observed to be sanitizing properly per observation of successful change of the High Temp Dish Machine Testing Stickers.) - The slicing blade to the deli slicer was observed to have a chipped/dinged edge. Blade is to be serviced/changed. EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cowesett Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cowesett Inn on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cowesett Inn?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cowesett Inn.

How does Cowesett Inn compare to other restaurants in West Warwick?

Cowesett Inn most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Warwick average of 88.

Has Cowesett Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cowesett Inn have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cowesett Inn 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 Cowesett Inn inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cowesett Inn is inspected around seven times per year on average.