Portsmouth Publick House

600 Clock Tower Square, Portsmouth, RI 02871

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Portsmouth Publick House appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from zero to four between inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been insects, rodents & animals not present, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Portsmouth facility scores 81, putting Portsmouth Publick House on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as burgers were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as corned beef and cheese in the grill cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Dates when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.

3-203.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the rear, 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of various kitchen equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Apr 3, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 29, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of the large prep unit lowboy observed at 48 degrees Fahrenheit on the right side and 40 degrees F on the left side. Tuna steaks in this unit observed with a temperature of 48 Degrees F and were voluntarily disposed of during inspection. Ambient temperature of the small prep unit observed at 48 degrees F. TCS foods in this unit observed below 41 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. No TCS foods are to be stored in these prep units until they are serviced and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Tuna and rice observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in the large prep unit. Ambient temperature of this unit observed between 36- and 40-degrees F. Rice and tuna were voluntarily disposed of during inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Service call placed. No TCS foods are to be stored in this unit until it is serviced, and food products maintain consistent temperatures at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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

4-601.11(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Portsmouth Publick House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Portsmouth Publick House on file is from Apr 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Portsmouth Publick House?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Portsmouth Publick House.

How does Portsmouth Publick House compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth Publick House most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Portsmouth Publick House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Portsmouth Publick House have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about zero per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Portsmouth Publick House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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