Paddys Restaurant

159 Atlantic Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891

American

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Paddys Restaurant. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about seven violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food separated and protected”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Paddys Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 4, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (dressings) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure: 1) The concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher. 2) The concentration of the Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink. Per interview with PIC, test strips have been ordered.

4-302.14

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (dressings) in the prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

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

Inspector notes: Ranch, blue cheese, tartar sauce and sour cream was observed held at 61-67 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)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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)

Equipment or utensils not clean

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 for service at time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The hoods in the kitchen area has an accumulation of grease and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit (dressings) located in the kitchen area was not in good repair, ambient observed at 67F. PIC took unit out of service at time of inspection.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paddys Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paddys Restaurant on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Paddys Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Paddys Restaurant.

How does Paddys Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Paddys Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Paddys Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Paddys Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paddys Restaurant 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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