Polish American Citizens Club
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2023, Polish American Citizens Club has six inspections in the public record. On Jul 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to five.
Insects, rodents & animals not present accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Polish American Citizens Club's latest score of 82 falls below the Pawtucket average of 87. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate methods to clean and sanitize, and must work with pest control as frequently as needed to eliminate mouse problem. Establishment is to have pest control report for inspector at the time of next inspection. Per PIC, pest control is coming weekly.
6-501.111
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 to have a RIFSM.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment has installed a new door. An opening was still observed on the left side of door.
6-202.15
82
Jul 2, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate methods to clean and sanitize, and must work with pest control as frequently as needed to eliminate mouse problem. Establishment is to have pest control report for inspector at the time of next inspection.
6-501.111
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 to have a RIFSM.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment has received a new door and will be installed this week per PIC.
6-202.15
82
Jun 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pork was observed vacuum packaged. Establishment is to stop using ROP packaging until they have approval from RIDOH. Pork was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-502.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Establishment is not to use slicer until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of mice is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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. Establishment does not have an active pest control service. Per PIC, establishment will contact a pest control service by the end of day. Establishment is to clean any and all droppings using appropriate methods to clean and sanitize, and must work with pest control as frequently as needed to eliminate mouse problem.
6-501.111
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives and utensils were observed being stored in between prep tables. Utensils must be stored on a clean and dry surface. Kives and utensils were moved to the 3-bay sink at the time of inspection.
4-903.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine 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
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Multiple reach-in freezers at the bar and kitchen were observed with an accumulation of ice build-up. Establishment is to run a defrost on units.
5-403.12
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 to have a RIFSM.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the basement, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
55
Dec 27, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Trash was observed overfull. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.13
95
Nov 21, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizer in the 3 bay.
4-302.14
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.
2-102.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non Food contact surfaces must be kept free of residue.
4-601.11(B)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the freezer refrigeration unit was observed built up in excess in the unit. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polish American Citizens Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polish American Citizens Club on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polish American Citizens Club?
Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Polish American Citizens Club.
How does Polish American Citizens Club compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?
Polish American Citizens Club most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.
Has Polish American Citizens Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Polish American Citizens Club have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around five more recently.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Polish American Citizens 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 Polish American Citizens Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polish American Citizens Club is inspected around four times per year on average.
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