Sandys Fine Food Emporium

15 Post Road, Westerly, RI 02891

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Sandys Fine Food Emporium has been inspected three times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 6, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four to closer to zero violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Westerly restaurant scores 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 6, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

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

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (milk) 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

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from walk-in cooler #1 is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

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

Inspector notes: Deli meats, cheese and tomatoes were observed held at 46-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.

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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. See disposal.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit #2 located in the deli area was not in good repair, ambient observed at 47F. PIC took unit out of service at time of inspection.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair. 1. Prep unit #2 2. Chest Freezer

4-501.11

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Muffins, scones, croissants, and bagels packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Labels were made and placed on items during time of inspection.

3-602.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned.

4-601.11(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sandys Fine Food Emporium last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sandys Fine Food Emporium on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sandys Fine Food Emporium?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sandys Fine Food Emporium.

How does Sandys Fine Food Emporium compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Sandys Fine Food Emporium most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Sandys Fine Food Emporium's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sandys Fine Food Emporium have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sandys Fine Food Emporium 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 Sandys Fine Food Emporium inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sandys Fine Food Emporium is inspected around two times per year on average.

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