Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the

22 Elm Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found two violations, down from four violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pot roast which was prepared on site, date marked 3/22 was observed held beyond the 7 days. Food items exceeding the 7 days shall be discarded. See disposal.

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Apr 21, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the food shelves in the basement area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

5 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and cleaned at time of inspection.

4-602.11

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

Inspector notes: Milk, cream, and yogurt were observed held at 44-46 degrees Fahrenheit in beverage refrigerator. 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 there since the day prior. Yogurt was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Milk and cream were relocated to another refrigeration unit to cool. Refrigerator was taken out of service at time of inspection. Establishment must not use the refrigerator to store time/temperature control for safety foods unless it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

3-501.16(A)

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.

7-204.11

Sewage backflow not prevented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

4-101.17

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the sanitizing buckets.

4-302.14

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of food storage shelves in the basement area. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the rack above the knives and plastic shelves in the basement have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The condenser in the walk-in cooler is in poor repair (leaking into a container). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the?

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the.

How does Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the 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 Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the 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 Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elms Retirement Residence Inc, the is inspected around two times per year on average.

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