Food Works Restaurant

2461 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Café / Breakfast
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: May 29, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from May 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Portsmouth restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. Per PIC, additional staff is in process of obtaining food safety certificate.
2-101.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following was observed in poor repair: 1. gaskets at 2 door lowboy at front counter 2. gaskets at chest freezer in kitchen 3. gaskets at reach-in freezer in basement Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: 1. ice machine 2. shelving in walk-in cooler 3. fanguards in walk-in 4. under prep unit lids and on sides 5. various reach-in/chest freezers (ice accumulation) 6. interior and exterior of dishmachine
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The kitchen hood vents have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food, beverages, and single service items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and/or basement. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.
3-305.11
70
Nov 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Ice Machine was observed with an accumulation of unidentifiable black substance. Ice Machine needs to be cleaned.
4-602.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food items stored in buckets were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the lower level shelving of large prep table in kitchen, white bins for dried ingredients, walls and celling in walk-in have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Cardboard was observed on walk-in floor. Cardboard was observed black with food debris on it. Cardboard shall be replaced daily.
4-602.13
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Food Works Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Food Works Restaurant on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Food Works Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Food Works Restaurant.

How does Food Works Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Food Works Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Food Works Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Food Works Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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