Venice Restaurant

165 Shore Road, Westerly, RI 02891
Bar / Pub
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Dec 23, 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.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Westerly restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tartar sauce which was prepared on site, date marked 12/8 was observed held beyond the 7 days. Food items exceeding the 7 days shall be discarded. See disposal.
3-501.18
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.
4-302.14
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the prep units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
67
Apr 25, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (fry basket) were observed with debris from a metal scouring pad. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen.
4-204.115
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shellstock (clams) located in the walk-in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. The person in charge placed the tag in the container during time of inspection.
3-203.12
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags did not have the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag. Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The fry baskets located on the rack above the 3-bay are not in good repair. Metal wires are frayed. Per person in charge, fry baskets will be disposed of.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the knife rack have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Venice Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Venice Restaurant on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Venice Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Venice Restaurant.

How does Venice Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Westerly?

Venice Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.

Has Venice Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Venice Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Venice Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.