Thai Excursion

1565 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02888
Thai
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Thai Excursion has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Warwick restaurants, the typical score is 86; Thai Excursion is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Per the PIC, additional shelving to be acquired.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the sanitizing cycle to the dish machine was observed to be not properly working (currently sanitizing in the 3-bay sink). Per the PIC, technician is to arrive same day to repair/adjust the dish machine.
4-501.11
90
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC is to sanitize equipment/utensils in the 3 bay sink until dish machine is adjusted or repaired. (3 Bay Sink set up with bleach sanitizer at the time of inspection.)
4-501.114
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods Pork, Beef, Chicken) were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination or contamination of ready-to-eat foods in the Prep Cooler. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Food items arranged for proper storage at the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Frozen sauces were observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.13
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of knives on the clean knife magnetic strip were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Knives were sent to dish area at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The hot water control at the 3 bay sink was observed to not turn on (stuck off). Faucet is to be adjusted/repaired.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - cookline equipment surfaces - refrigeration internal/external surfaces - storage rack/cart shelving - cookline hood vents NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor and walls behind and under equipment in the cookline area and the dishwashing area were observed to 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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the backroom area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
47
Dec 4, 2023
Opening
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: ROP fish was observed thawing with the package in tact. Fish was observed at 36 degrees. Package was sliced open. Proper thawing methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.13
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: All foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of bio-film. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off. Ice machine to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized prior to use.
4-601.11(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice spoons were observed in stagnant water. PIC stated spoons will be held in hot water 135.
3-304.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thai Excursion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Thai Excursion on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Thai Excursion?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Thai Excursion.

How does Thai Excursion compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Thai Excursion most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Thai Excursion's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Thai Excursion have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Thai Excursion means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.