New York System

1246 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

New York System has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other West Warwick restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC called dish machine company at the time of inspection. All dishes to be sanitized in 3-bay sink until dish machine is fixed.
4-501.114
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Food was relocated.
3-501.13
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC cleaned slicer at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Ice machine to be washed rinsed and sanitized.
4-602.13
67
Oct 30, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags are not maintained for 90 days. Shellstock tags or labels are required to be maintained for 90 calendar days from the date the container is emptied.
3-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can Opener and Slicer were disassembled and set for proper washing/rinsing/sanitizing at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of the PIC, previously cooked potatoes were observed set for cooling in plastic containers greater than four inches deep at 138 degrees Fahrenheit. Potatoes were moved to shallow metal pans for faster cooling at the time of inspection. Cooling Strategy information left with the PIC at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor under/behind equipment of the cookline area has 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.... - The hood vent system above the cookline(s) were observed to be greasy/dusty - The cookline equipment in the kitchen area was observed to have grease buildup - The non-food contact surfaces of the reach-in freezer unit was observed to have an accumulation of food debris - The shelving units in the walk-in cooler were observed to have accumulation of debris Non-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
4-602.13
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York System last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York System on file is from Nov 14, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New York System?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New York System.

How does New York System compare to other restaurants in West Warwick?

New York System most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the West Warwick average of 88.

Has New York System's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New York System have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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