Ocean House
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
100
Score
Ocean House appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 7, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Westerly restaurant scores 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Feta Cheese was observed held at 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cannoli filling, empanada sauce and romesco sauce were observed past date of disposition. See disposal.
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1) Raw animal foods (scallops) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (mayonnaise) in bistro reach-in refrigerator. 2) Raw animal foods (egg whites) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (butter) in production walk-in cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. See disposal.
4-601.11(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen (beach bar) was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the main kitchen ware-washing area do not have coving, observed missing pieces throughout. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls in the main kitchen (ware-washing area, behind equipment) have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the beach bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice.
4-204.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of: 1) Knife rack - main kitchen (black, brown residue) 2) Knife rack - bistro kitchen (dust) 3) Air conditioner - main kitchen (dust, dirt and other residue)
4-602.13
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Low boy at the beach bar was observed at 54F. At time of inspection, PIC took unit out of service. Use of the unit for cold food storage is to be discontinued until serviced/repaired/holding proper ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
4-501.11
37
Jun 12, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-47 degrees Fahrenheit in the salad prep unit. 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 the prep unit for less than 2 hours. Food was relocated to another refrigeration unit to cool. Food was observed double panned in the prep unit. Food must not be double panned.
3-501.16(A)
86
May 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-53 degrees Fahrenheit in prep unit #3 in the bistro area. 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 was placed in the prep unit about 2 hours prior to inspection. Food was relocated to another cold-hold unit to cool during time of inspection. The ambient air temperature was observed at 41 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Prep unit was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Prep unit must be replaced/repaired/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as chicken) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as pickled vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as pickled vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shellstock (clams) located in the 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. The person in charge placed the tag back in the container during time of inspection.
3-202.18
67
Apr 26, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the bar dishwasher.
4-302.14
90
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
3-501.16(A)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
3-101.11
Hands not washed when required
2-301.14
Sanitizer test kit not available
4-302.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
6-301.12
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method
3-501.13
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
4-302.13
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
3-305.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocean House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocean House on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocean House?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ocean House.
How does Ocean House compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Ocean House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Ocean House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ocean House have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ocean House 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 Ocean House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocean House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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