West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697

60 Clyde Street, West Warwick, RI 02893

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697 appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader West Warwick restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located near the walk-in, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Jan 16, 2025

Environmental Complaint

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The kitchen does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.

5-204.11

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 bar area.

4-204.115

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located by the walk-in, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. 3-bay sink must be used to sanitize until the dish machine is serviced. Establishment to test dish machine to ensure it is adequately sanitizing.

4-501.114

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine and slicer) were observed with an accumulation of debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was unplugged and shall not be used until washed rinsed, and sanitized. Ice was disposed of. Slicing cleaning guide provided to PIC.

4-601.11(A)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.

3-603.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the part of the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. (Small leak away from food contact surfaces)

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697 on file is from Jan 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697.

How does West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697 compare to other restaurants in West Warwick?

West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the West Warwick average of 88.

Has West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at West Warwick Elks Lodge No 1697 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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