Westerly High School
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Westerly High School has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Westerly High School's latest score of 100 sits above the Westerly average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the storage area, 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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Non-functional equipment (slicer) was observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
90
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Per person in charge, an application was sent in today. Please email inspector proof of certification.
2-102.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The dishwasher located in the ware-washing area was not in good repair. The dishwasher was not in service at time of inspection. Per person in charge, repair services are scheduled. Please email inspector proof of repair.
4-501.11
86
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches were observed held at 118-121 degrees Fahrenheit on the hot plate hot hold unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been transferred from the hot cabinet to the hot plate unit about a half hour prior. The temperature was turned up on the hot plate and food was reheated.
3-501.16(A)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Dishwasher was taken out of service and must not be used until it is repaired/replaced/adjusted. Establishment is to use the 3-bay sink.
4-501.112
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)
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.
4-204.115
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of biofilm. Ice machine must be cleaned.
4-602.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and dry storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The light bulb located in the hot plate unit was not in good repair. Light bulb must be repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
52
Mar 4, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Deili meat was observed thawing in a container of stagnant water. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.
3-501.13
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
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Establishment did not have a person in charge that has successfully completed an approved food safety certification course. Please email inspector proof that additional employees have been enrolled and completed an approved food safety course.
2-103.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
4-302.14
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Food was observed thawing in the 3-bay sink. Establishment must not prepare/thaw food in the 3-bay sink to prevent contamination.
3-305.14
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the ware-washing area is in poor repair (hole in the floor). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
61
Sep 20, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of biofilm and other debris. Ice machine must be cleaned.
4-602.13
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Westerly High School last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Westerly High School on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Westerly High School?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Westerly High School.
How does Westerly High School compare to other restaurants in Westerly?
Westerly High School most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Westerly average of 88.
Has Westerly High School's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Westerly High School have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Westerly High School 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 Westerly High School inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Westerly High School is inspected around three times per year on average.
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