Portuguese American Citizens Club

97 East Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Portuguese American Citizens Club stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at zero versus two before.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average West Warwick restaurant scores 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Old rodent droppings were observed in the room next to the kitchen. Establishment to clean droppings.

6-501.12

Oct 28, 2024

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Food storage poster provided.

3-302.11

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by accumulation of droppings in various spots of the establishment. 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

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor behind the white freezer and chest cooler was observed with a light accumulation of rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sinks.

4-302.14

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

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar area.

4-204.115

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. Application printed.

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Portuguese American Citizens Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Portuguese American Citizens Club on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Portuguese American Citizens Club?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Portuguese American Citizens Club.

How does Portuguese American Citizens Club compare to other restaurants in West Warwick?

Portuguese American Citizens Club most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Warwick average of 88.

Has Portuguese American Citizens Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Portuguese American Citizens Club have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Portuguese 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 Portuguese American Citizens Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Portuguese American Citizens Club is inspected around two times per year on average.

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