Perks and Corks

62 High Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Perks and Corks, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The latest visit found two violations, down from three violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, non-food contact surfaces clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Perks and Corks squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the restroom was lacking signage.

6-301.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: A hole was observed in the ceiling of the mop sink closet. Outer openings in a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by using tight-fitting doors and sealed structural components.

6-202.15

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Milk and cream was observed held at 47-50 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 not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator located in the basement area was not in good repair, ambient observed at 46F. PIC called for service at time of inspection.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigerator in the basement has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the restroom was lacking signage.

6-301.14

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Hole observed in ceiling of mop sink closet. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Jan 23, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the downstairs bread refrigerator and mini freezer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 46-50 degrees Fahrenheit in the bar low boy unit #1. 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 be in there since the day prior. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal). The bar low boy unit had an ambient air temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheit. The unit was taken out of service for storage of time/temperature control for safety foods and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Unit must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.

3-501.16(A)

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

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was observed not marked with the date of preparation in the prep unit. 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.

3-501.17

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board on the prep unit is 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine, downstairs bread refrigerator, and mini freezer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor under the bar and prep unit in the kitchen 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Perks and Corks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Perks and Corks on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Perks and Corks?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Perks and Corks.

How does Perks and Corks compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Perks and Corks most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Westerly average of 88.

Has Perks and Corks's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Perks and Corks have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Perks and Corks 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 Perks and Corks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Perks and Corks is inspected around two times per year on average.

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