Watch Hill Yacht Club
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
52
Score
Going back to 2023, Watch Hill Yacht Club has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 20, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Westerly average 88, so Watch Hill Yacht Club trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed alcohol (johnnie walker) adulterated with a dead fly inside the bottle. See disposal.
3-101.11
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)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) was observed with red biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by small flying insects at the bar area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.111
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth was observed in the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. A strainer was observed in the hand-washing sink at the bar. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets at the bar were observed torn and in poor repair.
4-501.11
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils in the bar area are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-904.11
52
Aug 19, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (oysters) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as tomato sauce) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as tomato sauce during storage.
3-302.11
Reduced oxygen packaging criteria not met
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is vacuum packaging cooked duck legs and cooked lobster. Establishment has a HACCP Plan to vacuum package raw beef, raw chicken, and raw pork only. Cooked duck legs and cooked lobster were voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).
3-502.12
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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies in the kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment must contact pest control.
6-501.111
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Shellstock (clams) located in 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.
3-203.12
55
Jun 14, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 25, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
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. A new chlorine sanitizing solution was mixed to 100 ppm during time of inspection.
7-204.11
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.
2-301.14
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packed (ROP) seafood (lobster), labeled keep frozen, was observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package or the package must be cut open when thawing. ROP lobster was observed held at 37 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. The person in charge removed the ROP lobster from the package during time of inspection.
3-501.13
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: Establishment is vacuum packaging raw marinated chicken without approval. Chicken was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form).
8-103.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Multiple containers of food were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Watch Hill Yacht Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Watch Hill Yacht Club on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Watch Hill Yacht Club?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Watch Hill Yacht Club.
How does Watch Hill Yacht Club compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Watch Hill Yacht Club most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Watch Hill Yacht Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Watch Hill Yacht Club have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Watch Hill Yacht Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Watch Hill Yacht Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Watch Hill Yacht Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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