Saltys Clam Shack

668 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891

Seafood

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Saltys Clam Shack stretching back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 6, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: two violations last time, zero this time.

Across the inspection history, proper cold holding temperatures is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Saltys Clam Shack's latest score of 100 sits above the Westerly average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Aug 6, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Clam batter was observed held at 71 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC moved to ice bath at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Chemical) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-202.18

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

Jun 26, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety manager certificate course. Establishment must have at least one person certified in food safety at all times. Please email inspector proof of course completion.

2-103.11

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Lettuce, tomatoes, and dressings were observed held at 50-57 degrees Fahrenheit in an ice bath. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the ice bath for about 2 hours. Food was relocated to a refrigeration unit to cool. Establishment must discontinue using an ice bath.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (tuna) was observed thawed with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package when thawing. The tuna was observed held at 35 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Tuna was removed from the package during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety certification course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course.

2-103.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food (corrected on site)

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

3-603.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Saltys Clam Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Saltys Clam Shack on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Saltys Clam Shack?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Saltys Clam Shack.

How does Saltys Clam Shack compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Saltys Clam Shack most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Saltys Clam Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Saltys Clam Shack 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 Saltys Clam Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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