The Pantry

37 Beach Street, Westerly, RI 02891

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Pantry has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to six.

Looking across the full record, food separated and protected is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Westerly restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (shelled eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (pickles) in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

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

Inspector notes: Bacon which was prepared on site, date marked 10/17 was observed held beyond the 7 days. Food items exceeding the 7 days shall be discarded. See disposal.

3-501.18

Handwashing sink water not at required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a table. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-202.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the ware washing area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair, inspector observed missing pieces. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was observed uncovered in the prep unit. Food must be covered to prevent contamination from the premises.

3-305.11

Mar 11, 2024

Opening

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

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as pickles) in the refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as pickles during storage.

3-302.11

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm.

7-204.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The knife is stored on an unclean surface (between prep unit and table) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pantry last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pantry on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Pantry?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Pantry.

How does The Pantry compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

The Pantry most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has The Pantry's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Pantry have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Pantry 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 The Pantry inspected?

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

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