St Clair Annex

141 Bay Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at St Clair Annex is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from four violations up to five.

Warewashing facilities accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Westerly facility scores 88, putting St Clair Annex on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Whipped cream was observed held at 69 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 added ice at time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (beef, shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (onions, tomatoes) 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

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a 3-compartment sink for manual ware-washing. Establishment must have a 3-compartment sink for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Establishment is currently using a dishwasher.

4-301.12

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, ROP lobster was thawing with package intact. Reduced oxygen packaging fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. Temperature was observed at 37F, PIC took lobster out of package at time of inspection.

3-501.13

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Aug 6, 2024

Environmental Complaint

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

View 4 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (lobster) was observed thawing with the package intact in the walk-in cooler. ROP seafood must be removed from the package when thawing. Lobster was observed frozen during time of inspection. Lobster was removed from the package during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a 3-compartment sink for manual warewashing. Establishment must have a 3-compartment sink for manual warewashing. Establishment is currently using a dishwasher. Please email inspector proof of installation.

4-301.12

Packaged food in direct contact with water or ice (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A container of lemons was observed stored in the ice used for consumption. Ice must not be used for anything other than consumption.

3-303.12

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.

4-901.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was St Clair Annex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at St Clair Annex on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at St Clair Annex?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited two times, more than any other issue at St Clair Annex.

How does St Clair Annex compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

St Clair Annex most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has St Clair Annex's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at St Clair Annex have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at St Clair Annex 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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