Scituate Senior Center

1315 Chopmist Hill Road, Scituate, RI 02857

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Scituate Senior Center has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “single-use/single-service articles” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Scituate restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The faucet arm at the 3-bay sink was observed non-movable (fused or stuck), affecting the ability to fill all 3 bays. PIC stated work order is in place.

5-205.15

Aug 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the pantry, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-501.111

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on dirt and gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods yogurt 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

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 thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen.

4-302.14

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor beneath the hallway table. Single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

4-903.11(A)

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen and table in hallway.

4-903.11(A)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: The ceiling light covers in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-201.17

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scituate Senior Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scituate Senior Center on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Scituate Senior Center?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Scituate Senior Center.

How does Scituate Senior Center compare to other restaurants in Scituate?

Scituate Senior Center most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Scituate average of 89.

Has Scituate Senior Center's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Scituate Senior Center have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Scituate Senior Center 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 Scituate Senior Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Scituate Senior Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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