Sullivans Publick House

572 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI 02861

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sullivans Publick House stretching back to 2024. On Feb 18, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Sullivans Publick House's latest score of 61 falls below the Pawtucket average of 87. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled at the time of inspection.

7-102.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

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. Can opener was cleaned at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the dishwashing area has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to clean the cookline area, under all units, and the floors of the basement.

6-501.114

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives were observed being stored under the hot-hold unit on an unclean surface. Knives were moved to the 3-bay sink at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the prep unit area are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Mar 12, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The downstairs area has droppings present on the floor behind equipment. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Corrective Action - Establishment is to continue with increased pest control, and is to continue to monitor for any pest activity. Establishment is to remove any and all droppings from the establishment. Establishment is to use proper means of cleaning.

6-501.114

Feb 14, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Corrective Action - Establishment is to continue with increased pest control. Establishment is to clean droppings using proper cleaning methods. Establishment must clean under all shelving of basement along with all corners and under all equipment.

6-501.111

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sullivans Publick House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sullivans Publick House on file is from Feb 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sullivans Publick House?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sullivans Publick House.

How does Sullivans Publick House compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Sullivans Publick House most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Sullivans Publick House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sullivans Publick House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sullivans Publick House 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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