Pawtucket Country Club
Last inspected: May 21, 2025
100
Score
Pawtucket Country Club has been inspected four times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from May 21, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The latest visit found zero violations, down from 12 violations the time before.
Certified food protection manager comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Pawtucket restaurant scores 87. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 21, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 9 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens; properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is not to use bar dishwasher until it is able to reach the proper chlorine sanitizer concentration. Establishment will sanitize bar dishes in kitchen.
4-501.114
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chowder, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Per PIC, chowder was made yesterday and was observed at 45 DF. Chowder was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.14
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are not stored inverted. All equipment and utensils must be stored inverted.
4-903.11(A)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: Various food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.12
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: Allergy statement was lacking on menu. Allergy statement must be added.
2-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Turkey breast and cheese was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Date were added to food items at the time of inspection.
3-501.17
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled at the time of inspection.
7-102.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen area.
4-903.11(A)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar indicating device.
4-302.13
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair. -Ice machine leaking -Kitchen hand sink leaking -Prep unit #3 leaking -Sanitizer bay drain plug -Gasket for the 2-door reach-in -Gasket for the 1-door reach-in freezer. Equipment must be in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the slicer, mixer, potato slicer, grill and storage shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. Establishment must label containers.
3-302.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment must apply for to have a Rhode Island Food Safety Manager. Establishment employs individuals with food safety manager certification but there is not active RIFMC.
2-102.12(A)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Plates were observed being stored in prep unit #3 with wastewater from prep unit dripping on plates. Plates were cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice mover is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. The ice mover was cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Paper was observed stored inside of panko. Panko was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-307.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the bar area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
16
May 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The prep sink, pasta cooker and steam cooker drainage is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Corrective action - Slicer and can opener were corrected on site. Ice machines were emptied and turned off. Establishment to have ice machine professionally cleaned. Establishment to provide RIDOH with proof of cleaning before using.
4-601.11(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Corrective Action - Establishment currently employs a Serve Safe Manager, he was present during time of inspection. Establishment does not have a Food Safety Manager licensed with RIDOH. Establishment must register and employee with RIDOH.
2-102.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Clean utensils were observed stored in the splash zone of the paper towel dispenser. Utensils were, run through high temperature dishwasher. Utensils location was moved from splash zone.
3-307.11
70
Jun 15, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3 bay.
4-302.14
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged seafood was observed thawing with out air being re-introduced into the package. ROP seafood must have the packaged broken before thawing. Crab meat was observed at 28DF.
3-501.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. The food contact surfaces of the ice machine were cleaned, and adulterated ice was disposed of.
4-601.11(A)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The freezer door on the walk in is in poor repair. Establishment has a work order placed.
4-501.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food items were observed uncovered. In multiple refrigeration units. Food items must be covered to prevent contamination.
3-307.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pawtucket Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pawtucket Country Club on file is from May 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pawtucket Country Club?
Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pawtucket Country Club.
How does Pawtucket Country Club compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Pawtucket Country Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Pawtucket Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pawtucket Country Club have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about 12 previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pawtucket Country Club 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 Pawtucket Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pawtucket Country Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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