Sunnyside up
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
64
Score
Sunnyside up appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 3, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Westerly facility scores 88, putting Sunnyside up on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables) in the prep unit #1. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Orange juice was observed held at 51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per interview with PIC, juice was opened less than 1 hour prior. Juice was moved to another cooler at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the grill and stove have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The grease refuse outside is located on 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
64
Jun 12, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. Employees' medicine was observed stored with food in the storage closet during time of inspection.
7-207.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 46-47 degrees Fahrenheit in the dessert refrigerator . Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the refrigerator since the day prior. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed held at 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerator was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Refrigerator must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in the dessert display case during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the display case since the day prior. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 41-47 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. The display case was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Display case must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (milkshake machine, slicer, and soft serve ice cream machine) 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 thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (lobster) was observed thawed with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package when thawing. Lobster was observed held at 34 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Lobster was removed from the package during time of inspection.
3-501.13
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Single-service articles (boxes) were observed stored on the floor in the storage room. Single-service articles must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The slicer blade was observed in poor repair (chipped). Slicer blade must be replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelves and slicer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the ice cream window area and under equipment in the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
43
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
23
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
39
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
43
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
48
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
48
Non-food contact surfaces clean
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
55
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunnyside up last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunnyside up on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunnyside up?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sunnyside up.
How does Sunnyside up compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Sunnyside up most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Sunnyside up's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sunnyside up have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sunnyside up means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sunnyside up inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunnyside up is inspected around two times per year on average.
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