Sunset Cove

706 Park Ave, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Sunset Cove, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 30, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to five violations.

Sunset Cove's latest score of 67 falls below the Portsmouth average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: An air gap is lacking on the food prep sink.
5-202.13
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: Handsinks in the restrooms were lacking notification signage. PIC informed.
6-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of black residue.
4-601.11(B)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The doors to the toilet rooms are not self-closing.
6-202.14
67
Jul 24, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: The 1 door North American refrigerator was observed held at 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. -Staff voluntarily disposed of foods above 41 degrees F. during this inspection. -Establishment shall not store TCS foods in the 1 door North American refrigerator until it is able to consistently maintain an ambient temperature of 41 degrees F. or below.
3-501.16(A)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sunset Cove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sunset Cove on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sunset Cove compare to other restaurants in Portsmouth?

Sunset Cove most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Portsmouth average of 81.

Has Sunset Cove's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sunset Cove have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sunset Cove 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 Sunset Cove inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sunset Cove is inspected roughly once per year on average.