Scottys Big Dawg Pub

823 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Scottys Big Dawg Pub has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on May 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, certified food protection manager is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Middletown restaurant scores 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 27, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. PIC was filling out food safety manager application at time of inspection. PIC is to send verification of submittal to inspector.

2-102.12(A)

May 21, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Various foods in the walk-in cooler were observed held at 49-50 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were voluntarily disposed of during time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 500 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. Sanitizer was adjusted with more water during time of inspection.

7-204.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Rhode Island's Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. FMC must re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in cooler was observed at an ambient temperature of 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Equipment was taken out of service for potentially hazardous foods. Equipment must be in good repair and proper adjust. Menu limited to cook/serve processes only until walk-in cooler is fixed.

4-501.11

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Scottys Big Dawg Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Scottys Big Dawg Pub on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Scottys Big Dawg Pub?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Scottys Big Dawg Pub.

How does Scottys Big Dawg Pub compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Scottys Big Dawg Pub most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Scottys Big Dawg Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Scottys Big Dawg Pub have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Scottys Big Dawg Pub 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 Scottys Big Dawg Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Scottys Big Dawg Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.

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