Phenix Square Restaurant

9 Pleasant Street, West Warwick, RI 02893

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Phenix Square Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical West Warwick restaurant, which scores around 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Clean up procedures printed for PIC.

2-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of splash guard and various shelving. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material. Would to be sealed or covered with a non porous/easily cleanable material.

4-101.17

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors behind equipment and under shelving 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

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine chemical sanitizing solution for the dish machine and sani-buckets.

4-302.14

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Th establishment is lacking a person licensed through RIDOH CFP as needed at the time of inspection. Application printed for PIC at the time of inspection.

2-103.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Wooden Surfaces of the following were observed to be untreated/unsealed... - The hand sink splash guard framing - Walk-In rack/shelf for eggs - The microwave table/counter unit Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material.

4-101.19

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Floor tiles in the kitchen area were observed in poor repair (chipped/cracked with worn grout lines). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The kitchen and dry storage areas were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue and debris under/behind equipment. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phenix Square Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phenix Square Restaurant on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Phenix Square Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Phenix Square Restaurant.

How does Phenix Square Restaurant compare to other restaurants in West Warwick?

Phenix Square Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the West Warwick average of 88.

Has Phenix Square Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Phenix Square Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Phenix Square 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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