Jax Diner

1324 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Jax Diner has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Portsmouth restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Per PIC, walk-in freezer is in poor repair. Unit is awaiting part and maintenance. Establishment has adequate freezer space and refrigeration.

4-501.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room is not self-closing.

6-202.14

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: PIC observed not wearing hair restraints while cooking. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

Jun 14, 2023

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Jun 13, 2023

Opening

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: There was no Hot Water Available at time of inspection.

5-103.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The walls in the food prep area are constructed of painted cinderblock. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. Establishment is to cover walls behind working area of prep tables with a material that is non-absorbent, smooth, durable and easily cleanable.

6-201.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the dish room do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch. Coving shall be installed around hand sink and 3 bay sink in dish room.

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jax Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jax Diner on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jax Diner?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jax Diner.

How does Jax Diner compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Jax Diner most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Jax Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jax Diner have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jax Diner 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 Jax Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jax Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.

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