High Hope Tavern

12 High St No 106-107, Westerly, RI 02891

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 24, 2023

100

Score

Low Risk

High Hope Tavern has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. High Hope Tavern was last inspected on Aug 24, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for High Hope Tavern dates to Aug 24, 2023.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about eight violations before that.

Among Westerly restaurants, the typical score is 88; High Hope Tavern is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 24, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 3, 2023

Environmental Complaint

5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Medicines stored or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. Medicine was stored on shelf with gloves and equipment.

7-207.11

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables) in the prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

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

Inspector notes: Anchovies were observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Anchovies were stored above the fill line. The person in charge cooled them down during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.

2-301.14

Fish not frozen to destroy parasites

Inspector notes: Raw fresh fish is used for fluke tartare. Raw fish that may contain parasites must be frozen before service or sale in a ready-to-eat form (-4 degrees F or below for 7 days, -31 degrees F or below for 15 hours or -31 degrees F or below until solid and then stored at -20 F or below for 24 hours) before service.

3-402.11

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shellstock (mussels, oysters, and clams) located in the prep units and walk-in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty.

3-203.12

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellfish tags did not have the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag. 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.

3-402.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm and debris . 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 cleaned during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was High Hope Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at High Hope Tavern on file is from Aug 24, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does High Hope Tavern compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

High Hope Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has High Hope Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at High Hope Tavern have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at High Hope Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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