Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living

3 Shalom Drive, Warwick, RI 02886

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Warwick sits at 86, putting Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A package of baking ingredients was observed with droppings on top of it. Product was disposed of.

3-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener placed in dish machine.

4-601.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by adulterated product and droppings in the dry good area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The slicer's meat grip was observed in poor repair. Slicer to discontinue being used until equipment in repaired/replaced. Equipment taken out of service.

4-501.11

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Cheese was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved food to another refrigeration unit.

3-501.16(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor near a drain in the cook line area was observed in poor repair.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment were observed in poor repair: 1) The blade of the deli slicer was observed with slight bends and chipped edges 2) A flip top prep unit was off (due to not holding adequate ambient temperature) and ice was being used instead 3) Several faucets throughout the facility were lacking handles

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the deli slicer were observed with an accumulation of food derbis.

4-602.13

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from a unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The floor in unused areas of the kitchen had old rodent droppings 2) The ceiling above the prep areas had an accumulation of dust 3) The floor behind and under cooking equipment had grease and other debris

6-501.12

Aug 29, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

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

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 50-54 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All food was elected to be disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the dish machine 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

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit in the kitchenette. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-204.112

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of bio-film. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off and ice was disposed of. Ice machine to be washed/rinsed/sanitized prior to use.

4-601.11(A)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machines.

4-204.115

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement, is not tight-fitting (on the bottom in the middle of the two doors a gap was observed). Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The kitchenette refrigerator was observed unable to hold an adequate temperature. Unit to not be used until serviced/repaired.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living.

How does Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living 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 Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living is inspected around two times per year on average.

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