The Junction

1 Railroad Ave., Westerly, RI 02891

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Junction four times, with records going back to 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Westerly restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various foods was observed held at 50-53 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, foods were put in unit less than 2 hours prior. Foods were relocated to reach in refrigerator.

3-501.16(A)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Salami which was prepared on site, date marked 12/30 was observed held beyond the 7 days. Food items exceeding the 7 days shall be discarded. See disposal.

3-501.18

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: A strainer was observed in the hand-washing sink at the bar. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Cold drawer located in the kitchen area was not in good repair, ambient observed at 48F. PIC informed to not store TCS foods in unit until serviced and reaches an ambient of 41F or below.

4-501.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice used for drinks. See disposal.

4-204.16

Jan 21, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

No violations found.

100

Jan 16, 2025

Opening

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

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.

4-501.114

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The ice machine and prep sink are lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a 3-compartment sink. Establishment must install a 3-compartment sink.

4-301.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Junction last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Junction on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Junction compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

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

Has The Junction's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Junction have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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