Travel Centers of America - Popeyes

849 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI 02817

Grocery / Market

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Travel Centers of America - Popeyes appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around four violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “non-food contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical West Greenwich restaurant, which scores around 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2025

Environmental Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the sandwich prep unit flip top and adjacent wall haves an accumulation of food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the prep area has an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of 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. PIC showed inspector new door sweep. Maintenace pending to install it.

6-202.15

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Observed employee washing, rinsing and sanitizing at 3 bay sink without beard restraint and handling food. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

2-402.11

Apr 15, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the speed racks have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Rice and mac and cheese was observed held at 118-120 degrees Fahrenheit in the 2-door hot holding unit. The ambient temperature of the hot-holding unit was observed at 113 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, foods were stored in the unit over 3.5 hours prior to inspection. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of item. A chicken patty was observed to be 120 in the hot-holding unit above the refrigeration prep unit. PIC elected to voluntarily dispose of item at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 2-door hot-holding unit was observed to be in poor repair. The unit was observed to be set to 175 degrees Fahrenheit and was maintaining an ambient temperature of 113 degrees Fahrenheit. The unit is to not be used until it can be replaced/repaired/serviced.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan covers in the walk-in cooler and the speed racks have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Aug 30, 2023

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Apr 26, 2023

Environmental Complaint

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Chicken nuggets were observed held at 123 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was recently cooked. PIC elected disposal.

3-501.16(A)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: One staff member was observed not wearing a beard restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Beard guard was used by employee at the time of inspection. Proper hair restraints reviewed with PIC.

2-402.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit holding shelf stable mayo was observed holding an ambient temperature of 46 degrees. Mayo in unit was 46 degrees as well. PIC stated unit should be holding at 41 degrees or less. The hot hold unit for chicken nuggets was observed not holding the food at 135 or above. Unit taken out of service and shall not be used until repaired/replaced/adjusted.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Travel Centers of America - Popeyes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Travel Centers of America - Popeyes on file is from Feb 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Travel Centers of America - Popeyes?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Travel Centers of America - Popeyes.

How does Travel Centers of America - Popeyes compare to other restaurants in West Greenwich?

Travel Centers of America - Popeyes most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the West Greenwich average of 86.

Has Travel Centers of America - Popeyes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Travel Centers of America - Popeyes have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Travel Centers of America - Popeyes 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 Travel Centers of America - Popeyes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Travel Centers of America - Popeyes is inspected around three times per year on average.

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