Squantum Association

947 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, East Providence, RI 02915

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: May 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Squantum Association is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on May 20, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Insects, rodents & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in East Providence average 79, so Squantum Association trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 20, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (oysters) located in the members building reach-in did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty. Shellstock tags must then be maintained for 90 days in chronological order with the date the last shellfish was used/sold noted on the tag.

3-203.12

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Foods and deli meats/cheeses observed not marked with the date of preparation/slicing. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared/sliced in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation/slicing.

3-501.17

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spray bottle used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies was not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance of the main kitchen and the entrance of the members building, are 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 (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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

4-601.11(A)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Service call was placed. Utensils/kitchenware can be washed and rinsed in the main dishwasher but must be sanitized using the 3-bay sink or small dishwasher until the main dishwasher is reaching proper sanitizing temperature.

4-501.112

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the main kitchen and the member's building kitchen.

4-204.115

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located at the entrance of the member's building, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. All exterior doors are to be checked to see if they are tight-fitting and be repaired if necessary.

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Squantum Association last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Squantum Association on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Squantum Association?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Squantum Association.

How does Squantum Association compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Squantum Association most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Squantum Association's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Squantum Association have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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