Tommys Clam Shack

2246 A Warwick Ave, Warwick, RI 02889
Seafood
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Oct 3, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Oct 3, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Tommys Clam Shack is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-203.12
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP Lobster and mahi tuna was observed thawing with the package in tact. The lobster was observed at 35 degrees and was sliced open. The mahi tuna was observed at 53 degrees with no explanation. Tuna was disposed of. All ROP seafood must be thawed with package not in tact to allow the introduction of oxygen. Owner to instruct staff of proper thawing procedures of ROP seafood.
3-501.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of bio-film. Owner stated machine would be turned off and wash rinsed and sanitized. Inspector recommends increasing cleaning frequency of ice machine to prevent build up.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tommys Clam Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tommys Clam Shack on file is from Oct 3, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Tommys Clam Shack compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Tommys Clam Shack most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Tommys Clam Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tommys Clam Shack have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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