Duck Press

333 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879
American
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Duck Press stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 10, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been required records available, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Wakefield average 89, so Duck Press trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Several food items prepped in the establishment 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. (Per the PIC, items are prepped mainly day to day.)
3-501.17
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working spray bottle containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Working containers of chemicals taken from bulk containers are to be marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish tags were observed not consistantly marked with the last date of use and not maintained in chronological order. Molluscan 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. (Owner began rearranging tags at time of inspection.)
3-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (knife, potato/fry chopper) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was brought to the dish area for proper cleaning at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils 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 and the container; - In FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD within containers or EQUIPMENT that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; - 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 of 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 UTENSILS, such as ice scoops, are used only with a FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD - In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57°C (135°F) and the container is cleaned at a frequency of every 4 hours Utensils were removed from stagnant water at the time of inspection
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The condensate from the Oven Prep Unit was draining or collecting into/onto the bottom shelf of the unit. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids must drain into a drain. Monitor unit and call for service if needed.
4-501.11
61
Sep 26, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine and pasta maker) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Both the ice machine and the pasta maker were taken out of service until properly washed/rinsed/sanitized. (Ice was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.)
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, several food items in the 2-door low boy cooler were observed held at 44 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit were moved to colder refrigeration, and food items observed at 46 degrees Fahrenheit or higher were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, shellfish tags were observed not marked with the last date of use in chronological order. 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
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, reduced oxygen packaged fish, and beef were observed in cold storage. Per the PIC, establishment does reduce oxygen package raw fish, raw beef, and raw chicken on site. Establishment is to discontinue the process of Reduced Oxygen Packaging of raw products until approved by RIDOH CFP. A statement of request for a proposed VARIANCE for the process of vacuum sealing raw beef and raw chicken is to be submitted to the RIDOH Center for Food Protection for review and approval.
8-103.11
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, reduced oxygen packaged fish and beef were observed in cold storage. Per the PIC, establishment does reduce oxygen package raw fish, raw beef, and raw chicken on site. Establishment is to discontinue the process of Reduced Oxygen Packaging of raw products until approved by RIDOH CFP. A HACCP Plan for the process of vacuum sealing raw beef and raw chicken is to be submitted to the RIDOH Center for Food Protection for review and approval.
8-201.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The sealed coating to the concrete floor in the basement area is worn and no longer durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be maintained durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The 2 Door Low Boy Cooler in the kitchen area was in need of repair/adjustment. The unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit with food temperatures at 44 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Use of unit for TCS Foods is to be discontinued until serviced/repaired.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duck Press last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duck Press on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Duck Press?

Across the inspection record, required records available has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Duck Press.

How does Duck Press compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?

Duck Press most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Wakefield average of 89.

Has Duck Press's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Duck Press have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Duck Press means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.