The Candy Box

14 Fort Road, Westerly, RI 02891
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at The Candy Box, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Aug 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found zero violations, down from one violation the time before.

Across the inspection history, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded one time.

Among Westerly restaurants, the typical score is 88; The Candy Box is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dishes and utensils were observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Food does not meet standards of identity (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Candy packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Per person in charge, labels will be made and a temporary sign will be placed next to the candy until labels can be printed.
3-601.11
86
May 4, 2023
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Apr 25, 2023
Opening
4 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A copy of written procedures were given to the person in charge at time of inspection.
[2-103-.11 (M)]
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Written procedures were given to the person in charge at time of inspection.
2-501.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available in the handwashing sink in the bathroom. Hot water is required for washing items such as equipment and utensils and employees' hands.
5-103.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Candy Box last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Candy Box on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Candy Box?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited one time, more than any other issue at The Candy Box.

How does The Candy Box compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

The Candy Box most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.

Has The Candy Box's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Candy Box have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about one previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is The Candy Box inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Candy Box is inspected around two times per year on average.