Portuguese American Club

40 Fenwood Avenue, Smithfield, RI 02917

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

High Risk

Portuguese American Club has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 2, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Restaurants in Smithfield average 78, so Portuguese American Club trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Disposable cups will be used until the dishwasher has been serviced.

4-501.114

No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen and bars. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Soap was provided at lower bar, which was in use at time of inspection.

6-301.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen and lower bar were lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

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.

2-501.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink and dishwashers at the bars.

4-302.14

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: One ceiling in the kitchen is stained with previous water damage. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor of the walk in cooler has an accumulation of dried spilled liquid. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen and bars were lacking proper signage. A sign or poster reminding employees to wash their hands must be posted at hand sinks.

6-301.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Portuguese American Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Portuguese American Club on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Portuguese American Club compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Portuguese American Club most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Portuguese American Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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