Rebeccas Seafood

Water Street, New Shoreham, RI 02807

Seafood

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Rebeccas Seafood has three inspections in the public record. Rebeccas Seafood was last inspected on May 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

By comparison, the average New Shoreham facility scores 85, putting Rebeccas Seafood on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2025

Routine

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

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm.

4-501.114

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

Inspector notes: Homemade blue cheese was observed held at 60 degrees Fahrenheit in the cold containers. Blue cheese was observed packed in individual portion containers and filled over the fill line of the container. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, food was placed in the front service area an hour prior to inspection. Foods moved to walk-in the rapidly cool.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged lobster was observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package upon thawing. Lobster observed at 35 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC removed lobster from package.

3-501.13

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as celery and carrots) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked with an asterisk.

3-603.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation in the walk-in cooler. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

May 30, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: Printed menus and outdoor menu board do not have an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify customers if they a food allergy. Per person in charge, new menus will be printed.

2-101.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A bucket was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Bucket was removed during time of inspection.

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

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

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (container) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rebeccas Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rebeccas Seafood on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rebeccas Seafood?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Rebeccas Seafood.

How does Rebeccas Seafood compare to other restaurants in New Shoreham?

Rebeccas Seafood most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the New Shoreham average of 85.

Has Rebeccas Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Rebeccas Seafood have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Rebeccas Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rebeccas Seafood is inspected around two times per year on average.

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