Travel Centers of America

849 Victory Highway, West Greenwich, RI 02817
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Travel Centers of America four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about two violations before that.

Travel Centers of America's latest score of 100 sits above the West Greenwich average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils. Per person in charge, staff uses food grade sanitizer wipes to clean utensils. Establishment to discontinue using wipes for all utensils and equipment. After being cleaned, ALL equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink in the Popeyes ware-washing area.
4-602.11
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 milk) in the dairy retail cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a proper allergen statement for self-service food items. EMPLOYEES must be properly trained in FOOD safety, including FOOD allergyawareness, as it relates to their assigned duties.
2-103.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: A list of ingredients for self service food items (sausages/hot dogs, hot sandwiches, pizza) were not available upon request. Bulk FOOD that is available for CONSUMER self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the CONSUMER: The manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the FOOD or A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information.
3-602.11
61
Apr 15, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Egg rolls and corndogs were observed held at 120 degrees Fahrenheit in the top shelf on the hot-holding unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Staff elected to voluntarily dispose of items at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Per interview of staff, utensils used for self service hot foods are washed at the handsink with an unapproved daily disinfectant cleaner. The surfaces of equipment that contacts time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as meats and cheeses must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at least every four hours in a 3-bay sink. Staff notified that utensils and equipment to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized, in the 3-bay sink of the adjacent establishment (Popeyes).
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The top shelf of the hot-holding unit was observed to be in poor repair (top lamp not functioning). Items to not be held in the top shelf of the unit until it can be replaced/repaired/serviced.
4-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with the state at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. CFSM application left with PIC at the time of inspection.
2-102.12
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Self-service items (baked goods and hot-held foods) in the food establishment are lacking labels with a list of ingredients. Self-service items in a food establishment must be provided with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Travel Centers of America last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Travel Centers of America on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Travel Centers of America most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Greenwich average of 86.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Travel Centers of America 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 Travel Centers of America means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.