Knickerbocker Cafe

35 Railroad Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: May 22, 2024

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from May 22, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties”, showing up two times.

Knickerbocker Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Westerly restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 22, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: Menus are lacking an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify staff if they have a food allergy.

2-101.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink faucet in the kitchen area is in poor repair. Cold water handle is missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

May 9, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

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

Inspector notes: Homemade dressings and sauces were observed expired in the walk-in cooler and prep units. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 46-52 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler. 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. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 48 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Walk-cooler was taken out of service and must not be used to store time/temperature control for safety foods until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Walk-in cooler must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: Menus are lacking an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify staff if they have a food allergy.

2-101.11

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. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety certification course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course.

2-103.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (salmon) was observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package when thawing. Salmon was observed held at 35-37 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Salmon was removed from the package during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen.

4-302.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink faucet in the kitchen area is in poor repair. Cold water handle is missing. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Knickerbocker Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Knickerbocker Cafe on file is from May 22, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Knickerbocker Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Knickerbocker Cafe.

How does Knickerbocker Cafe compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Knickerbocker Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Westerly average of 88.

Has Knickerbocker Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Knickerbocker Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Knickerbocker Cafe 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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