Ocean Community United Theatre

5 Canal St, Westerly, RI 02891
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Ocean Community United Theatre has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 27, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Westerly average 88, so Ocean Community United Theatre trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Equipment material allows contamination or unsafe migration
Inspector notes: Inspector observed popcorn kernels being stored in non-food grade containers.
4-101.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The scoop used for popcorn seasoning was stored on an unclean surface (top of the container) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
74
May 1, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ocean Community United Theatre last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ocean Community United Theatre on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ocean Community United Theatre?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocean Community United Theatre.

How does Ocean Community United Theatre compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Ocean Community United Theatre most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Ocean Community United Theatre's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean Community United Theatre have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ocean Community United Theatre means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.