The Haversham Tavern
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, The Haversham Tavern has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been moving in the right direction: eight violations last time, three this time.
The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited three times.
The Haversham Tavern's latest score of 74 falls below the Westerly average of 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (pork) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cheese) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar & kitchen.
4-302.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the walk-in cooler #1 is worn and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.12
74
Sep 17, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The ware-washing machine in the bar area was in poor repair.
4-204.117
Approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, ROP lobster was thawing with package intact. Reduced oxygen packaging fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. Temperature was observed at 38 degrees Fahrenheit, see disposal.
3-501.12
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
Warewashing equipment not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen. PIC ordered them at time of inspeciton.
4-501.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walls in the basement area have a heavy accumulation of grease and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler #1 & walk-in freezer is worn and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
70
Sep 12, 2025
Opening
3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black and brown residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. See disposal.
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen.
4-302.14
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Hot water is not reaching a minimum temperature of 100F, observed at 76F.
5-103.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment (cold drawers, 2dr freezer, soda gun machine and cheese freezer) were observed in the kitchen & basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walls in the basement area have a heavy accumulation of grease and soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler #1 & walk-in freezer is worn and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Inspector observed a hole with exposed wood in the wall adjacent to the prep line. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the restroom is lacking signage.
6-301.14
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: A paper towel dispenser and soap dispenser were observed installed above the warewashing sink. A sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink may not be provided with the handwashing aids.
6-301.13
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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, the following were observed in poor repair: 1) Lowboy gaskets were observed torn with missing pieces. 2) Walk-In Cooler #1 ambient temperature observed at 48F. 3) Lowboy ambient temperature observed at 46F. 4) Refrigerator #2 temperature observed at 47F. Cold holding units must be maintained at 41°F or below.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Haversham Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Haversham Tavern on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Haversham Tavern?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Haversham Tavern.
How does The Haversham Tavern compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
The Haversham Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
Has The Haversham Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Haversham Tavern have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about eight previously.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Haversham Tavern 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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