EG Restaurant Inspections: Old Food, Rodent Bait Left Out, Meat Thawing On Countertops

EAST GREENWICH, RI — The health department inspected 63 establishments in its latest round of visits. Kai Bar, Fat Belly's, Panera Bread, Gregg's, Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar, Ruby Tuesday's, and Starbucks were among the eateries with no violations. Rocky Hill School also had a clean inspection. If your favorite is not here, it means there was no inspection since Jan. 1.

1. KITCHEN AND WINE BAR, THE
1646 DIVISION RD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/11/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Fliptop unit furthest from entry way observed in poor repair and not maintaining temperatures of 41 degrees F or below. Ambient observed at 46 degrees F. Unit may not be used to store potentially hazardous food items. Person in charge must contact inspector once repairs are completed.

2. AFC SUSHI AT DAVES MARKETPLACE NO 1
1000 DIVISION ROAD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Food Processor Retail - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/28/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

pH of sushi rice observed out of compliance with establishment's HACCP plan. pH observed at 4.3 ; per HACCP plan, rice shall not exceed a pH of 4.10 . Staff adjusted pH in accordance with HACCP plan during inspection; pH observed lowered to 3.9.

Vacuum-packaged [frozen] tuna, labeled by the manufacturer to thaw with packaging cut open, was observed thawing with the packaging in-tact. Tuna was observed between 32 and 35 degrees F; packages were cut open for proper thawing during inspection.

Employee observed drying their hands on their apron. Proper hand-drying regulations were reviewed; employee was instructed to re-wash their hands during inspection.

3. BACK TO BASICS
500 MAIN STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/24/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

4. BEACON DINER
2934 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/02/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Gaskets of refrigeration units observed torn; equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Per person in charge, a work order is in place. Person in charge to follow up with inspector on the status of repairs. Temperatures to be monitored.

Non-food contact surfaces of equipment observed with build up of soil residues. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the buildup of residue. Surfaces to be cleaned.

Paint observed peeling on wooden walls of walk-in freezer. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable.

5. BLU
TWENTY WATER ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 08/01/2017

7 Violations

Inspector Comments

Various shellstock observed with broken shells and/or deceased. Dead shellfish or shellstock with badly broken shells shall be discarded. Voluntary disposal completed.

Raw shell eggs observed stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Staff were instructed to rearrange items for proper separation in storage during time of inspection.

Accumulation of gelatinous soil residues observed on the chute of the ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Staff voluntarily disposed of ice during time of inspection; ice machine must be washed, rinsed, sanitized and allowed to air dry.

Blue cheese was held at 56 degrees F, and blue cheese dressing was held at 53 degrees F in the fliptop unit located nearest the fryer station. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Ambient air temperature of unit observed fluctuating between 39 and 42 degrees F. Several non-PHF stored in same compartment of unit observed at elevated temperatures; remaining PHF in unit observed under temperature control. Per interview, blue cheese and blue cheese dressing had not been out for use today. Voluntary disposal of blue cheese and blue cheese dressing completed. Temperatures of unit must be monitored and unit may not be used to store potentially hazardous foods if incapable of maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees F or below.

Lobster salad, cooked shrimp, and ceviche were held between 61 and 64 degrees F in a refrigeration unit that had been shut off. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Per interview, items had been stored in unit overnight. Voluntary disposal completed.

Vacuum-packaged fish was observed fully thawed with the packaging still in-tact. Voluntary disposal completed; proper thawing methods for vacuum-packaged fish were reviewed during time of inspection.

The condensate from the ice machine is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

6. CHARTWELLS @ NEW ENGLAND TECH
1 NEW ENGLAND TECH BLVD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/20/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

7. CHEF-A-RONI FANCY FOODS
2832 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/08/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Cookies packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels with establishment name and contact info. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents and the name and place of the business. Ingredients are listed on package label; Establishment name and contact information required.

8. CHIANTI'S
195 OLD FORGE ROAD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/03/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu (steaks) that are raw or undercooked. New/revised menu is in process.

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9. CLEMENTINES HOMEMADE ICE CREAM
250 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/28/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

10. CUMBERLAND FARMS INC
3323 SO COUNTY TRAIL EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 3-5
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/18/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Pink residue observed on the chute of the ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine must be emptied, washed, rinsed, sanitized and allowed to air dry.

The door of the (revolving) reach-in pizza hot holding unit was observed in poor repair and patched with duct tape. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and must be constructed of materials that are smooth, durable and easily cleanable. Door must be repaired, and temperatures must be monitored.

11. CUMBERLAND FARMS NO 1217
5687 POST ROAD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/19/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Residue observed on the chute of the soda station ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine must be washed, rinsed, sanitized and allowed to air dry.

Gaskets of the two-door ice cream unit, and packaged ice unit were observed torn. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair; gaskets to be replaced.

Vent covers of refrigeration units observed with accumulation of dust. Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the buildup of residue.

12. DANTES KITCHEN INC
315 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/16/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

13. DAVES GOURMET FRUIT AND GIFT BASKETS
SUITE 20 EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/15/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

14. DAVES MARKETPLACE
SUITE 20 EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/15/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

15. DUNKIN DONUTS
2611 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/27/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Cheeses were held between 44 and 45 degrees F in the flip-top unit. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. All other temperatures in unit observed in compliance; staff instructed to relocate cheese to walk in cooler for rapid cold holing. Temperatures of unit must be monitored.

Gaskets of the flip top unit and the milk unit observed torn and are no longer smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Gaskets to be replaced.

16. DUNKIN DONUTS
720 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 07/24/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

The hand-sinks by the donut station and the sandwich prep station were lacking paper towels. Hand sinks must be fully equipped for use at all times. Staff were instructed to stock paper towels at hand-sinks during time of inspection.

Sausage was held at 44 degrees F in the sandwich unit; potentially hazardous foods must be held at 41 degrees F or below, except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sausage was brought to walk in cooler during inspection; temperatures of sandwich unit must be monitored.

Accumulation of frozen condensate observed leaking from the fan unit of the walk-in freezer. No food items may be stored beneath area of leaking condensate; unit to be serviced. Person in charge must follow up with inspector.

17. EAST GREENWICH INTERFAITH FOOD CUPBOARD
ST LUKES EPISCOPAL CHURCH EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Market (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/06/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator ( such as eggs over pie and cheese). Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

18. ED'S ROOST RESTAURANT
357 MAIN STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 07/25/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (toast) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves or dispensing equipment. Regulations were reviewed with the employee, and the toast was voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection.

Cloth residue observed on deli slicer. Residue to be removed/slicer to be re-sanitized.

19. ELDREDGE SCHOOL
FIRST AVENUE EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/09/2017

4 Violations

Inspector Comments

The establishment does not employ a full-time, on site manager certified in food safety. Each food establishment where potentially hazardous foods are prepared shall employ at least one (1) full-time , onsite manager certified in food safety who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. PIC states she is enrolled in a food safety class being held in February. Provide proof of enrollment to RIDOH/Center for Food Protection within 3 days.

The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees F was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the themolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Repair service has been contacted; PIC is awaiting repair. All equipment and utensils are washed and rinsed through dishwasher, sprayed with quat sanitizer and allowed to air dry.

The concentration of the sanitizer solution in the spray bottle was 0 ppm. The required concentration for quat sanitizer is 150-300 ppm. Spray bottle was re-filled with quat sanitizer from dispenser; tested at 150-300 ppm

The pre-flush spray hose at the dishwasher area is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

20. FAT BELLYS PUB
254 OLD FORGE ROAD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/23/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

21. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
124 DIVISION STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/03/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

22. FITZYS PUB
5702 POST RD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/02/2017

9 Violations

Inspector Comments

Raw eggs and raw chicken were held at 48 and 50 degrees respectively. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Per kitchen worker, eggs and chicken were placed in unit within 3 hours. Cooler temperature was adjusted at time of inspection. Ambient temperature observed at 41 at conclusion of inspection.

The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean protected location.

The cutting boards in the pizza prep cooler, nacho prep cooler, and others 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.

Interior surface of stand mixer bowl was not in good repair.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fan grates and grates in the exhaust hood over stove have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables and returnables shall be kept covered.

The floor and wall junctures in the dishwasher area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

23. FRENCHTOWN SCHOOL
1100 FRENCHTOWN ROAD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/04/2017

3 Violations

Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.

The shelves and floor in the dry storage area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

Unused/unnecessary foodservice equipment must be removed from premises.

24. GODDARD BEACH
1095 IVES RD WARWICK, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 08/01/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

25. GREENWICH BAY OYSTER BAR
240 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/10/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

26. GREGGS RESTAURANT

214 B MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Mobile Food Service
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/24/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

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27. GRILLE ON MAIN
50 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 07/27/2017

5 Violations

Inspector Comments

Deli cheese was observed held at 58 degrees F, stored above the line of refrigeration in the grill station prep unit. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Voluntary disposal completed; proper storage methods were reviewed.

Cheese, coleslaw, and dairy-based dressings were held between 44 and 45 degrees F in the fliptop unit located closest to the soup steam-well unit. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Ambient air temperature of unit observed fluctuating between 42 and 44 degrees F; pico de gallo was held at 49 degrees F, and additional PHF items in unit observed stored between 41 and 42 degrees F. Unit's thermostat was adjusted to a colder setting, and PHF items held above 41 degrees F were relocated to the walk in cooler for rapid cold holding during time of inspection. Ambient air temperature observed dropped to 41 degrees F during inspection. No Potentially Hazardous foods may be stored in unit if the unit is incapable of maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees F or below. Cold holding logs must be maintained for one week and submitted to inspector.

House-prepared, cooked chipotle-raspberry sauce was observed held past seven days; voluntary disposal completed.

Tongs observed stored in soiled sanitizer in between uses; tongs were brought to the dish room for cleaning, and staff were instructed to replenish sanitizer during time of inspection.

Gasket observed torn on the grill station fliptop refrigeration unit. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair. Gasket to be repaired/replaced; food temperatures of unit must be monitored.

28. HANAFORD SCHOOL
200 MIDDLE RD. EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/18/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The floor and wall junctures of the counter under the clock do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

29. HILL AND HARBOR CIGAR BAR
564 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/24/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

30. JERSEY MIKES
507-563 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/17/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Cookies packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents and the name and place of the business.

31. KAI BAR
232 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/23/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

32. KETTLE KORN EXPRESS NO 1
298 SHIPPEETOWN ROAD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Mobile Food Service
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/20/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

33. LA MASSERIA
223 MAIN STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/27/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Raw beef observed stored above ready-to-eat diced tomatoes. Items were rearranged during inspection.

Various ready-to-eat PHF foods [such as prepared meats and sauces] are not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food , prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours, must be marked with the date of preparation.

Meat sauce and pasta observed cooling in containers greater than 4 inches deep, or in covered containers. Proper cooling methods were reviewed; items were uncovered and dispersed into shallow pans during inspection.

34. MAIN STREET COFFEE
137 MAIN STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/04/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Clean linens may not be stored in toilet room.

Porta-filter handle located in the espresso machine area was not in good repair. Handle surface is no longer smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

35. MAIN STREET CONVENIENCE STORE
360 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/19/2017

4 Violations

Inspector Comments

Raw shell eggs were observed stored above ready to eat foods in the two-door refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Staff were instructed to rearrange items during inspection.

Coffee urns were not sanitized after washing and rinsing. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized at the 3-bay-sink. Per interview, sanitizing tablets are on order. Bleach was available on site; inspector demonstrated how to manually mix a chlorine sanitizing solution in the 3-bay sink. Solution mixed to 50 ppm. Staff were instructed to sanitize all previously washed coffee urns.

The walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair; ambient observed at 61 degrees F. No Potentially Hazardous Foods observed stored in unit. Repair services were on site when inspector arrived. Per person in charge, walk-in cooler went down last night while staff were present, and all PHF items were immediately transferred to refrigeration units in good repair. Repairs were completed during time of inspection; PHF items may not be transferred back into the walk in cooler until the unit has reached 41 degrees F or below.

Gaskets of ice box observed in poor repair and covered in duct tape. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and shall be constructed of materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable and non-absorbent. Person in charge to follow up with inspector on status of repairs.

36. MARYLOU'S COFFEE
2563 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/03/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

The establishment does not employ a full-time, on site manager certified in food safety. Each food establishment where potentially hazardous foods are prepared shall employ at least one (1) full-time , onsite manager certified in food safety who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. PIC has completed an approved food safety course; DOH/Center for Food Protection certification required. FMC Application provided.

Syrup measuring cups are not in good repair. PIC to order replacement cups.

37. MCDONALDS
2500 NEW LONDON TURNPIKE EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 08/08/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

The blending unit was observed not clean to sight and touch; Per interview of staff, blender units are rinsed in between uses and are washed, rinsed and sanitized at the end of the day. The surfaces of equipment that contacts potentially hazardous foods must be washed rinsed and sanitized at least every 4 hours. Staff were instructed to wash, rinse, and sanitize blending unit during time of inspection and clean unit every four hours when in constant use.

Single service items are not stored inverted to protect the food/lip contact surfaces. Items were inverted during time of inspection.

Heavy accumulation of ice and frost buildup observed on the fan unit, pipes, and door perimeters of the walk-in freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair and shall be adjusted per the manufacturer's specifications.

38. MCDONALDS
1000 DIVISION ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 07/24/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Eggs were observed held out of refrigeration at 72 degrees F. Potentially hazardous foods must be held at 41 degrees F or below, except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Temperature of eggs observed by inspector approximately around 2:00PM. Per interview, Staff were unsure of how long eggs had been out for. Ambient air temperature of kitchen observed at 71 degrees F. Staff voluntarily disposed of eggs during time of inspection. Proper storage regulations reviewed.

Flies observed in establishment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises. Per interview and review of records, pest control services establishment on a monthly basis. Last report dated from 7/12/2017. Establishment must send copies of pest control reports to inspector until the presence of flies is eliminated.

39. MCKINLEYS
1 DIVISION STREET WARWICK, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/13/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Pasta, cooked beef and other potentially hazardous foods, located in the refrigerator, were not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food, prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours, must be marked with the date of preparation.

The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.

Protective shielding is not provided for a set of lights in the kitchen. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

40. MEADOWBROOK FARMS SCHOOL
2 CHESTNUT DRIVE EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/23/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Grease trap requires emptying/cleaning as evidenced by odor.

The dishwasher in the dishroom is in poor repair. The physical facilites must be maintained in good repair. Water observed leaking into dishwasher; PIC has contacted service company.

41. MR HOTT DIGGITY DOGS
41 C MARLBOROUGH ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Mobile Food Service
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/17/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

42. NATALES ITALIAN MARKETPLACE AND DELI INC
2708 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/28/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 ppm. Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Chemical service company contacted during inspection. Dishwasher was emptied and refilled, primed, and tested at 50-100 ppm.

The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean protected location.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the ice shoot have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

43. NAUTIKA RESTAURANT AND BAR
28 WATER ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 08/01/2017

7 Violations

Inspector Comments

An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (tortillas)with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves or dispensing equipment. Voluntary disposal completed; proper handling regulations reviewed.

Cooked spinach was held at 62 degrees F, stored above the line of refrigeration in the hotline flip top unit, and raw squid cooked pasta was observed held at 47 degrees F, and 44 degrees F, respectively, in a prep unit. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Per interview, spinach had been prepared yesterday; voluntary disposal completed. Per interview, prep unit had been manually defrosted approximately one hour prior; ambient air temperature and all other PHF in unit observed in temperature control; staff were instructed to relocate squid and pasta to freezer for rapid cold holding. Temperatures of unit must be monitored.

Several animal proteins and cooked pasta were held between 42 and 44 degrees F, and raw shrimp was held at 50 degrees F in the grill station cold hold unit. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Interview about prep and stocking time of all PHF items completed with cooks and person in charge; ambient air temperature of unit observed at 43 degrees F, and remaining PHF items stored in unit observed held at 41 degrees F or below. Person in charge was instructed to adjust thermostat to colder setting; raw shrimp was relocated to the freezer for rapid cold hold during time of inspection. Temperatures of unit must be monitored; unit may not be used to store Potentially Hazardous Foods if incapable of maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees F or below.

Cut watermelon, goat cheese, and prosciutto were held between 46 and 57 degrees F in the salad prep unit.Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Ambient air temperature of unit observed at 43 degrees F; all other PHF items stored in unit observed at 41 degrees F or below. Voluntary disposal completed for cut watermelon, goat cheese, and prosciutto during time of inspection. Staff were instructed to adjust thermostat to colder setting during time of inspection; unit may not be used to store PHF if incapable of maintaining food temperatures of 41 degrees F or below.

Raw meat was observed thawing on the counter. Potentially hazardous foods must be thawed in one of the following ways: under refrigeration (41 degrees F or less), completely submerged under running water, as part of the cooking process, or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Meat was relocated to refrigerator during inspection for proper thawing.

Gasket of the refrigerator observed torn and in poor repair; gasket must be replaced and temperatures of unit must be monitored.

Accumulation of food and soil residues observed on interiors of refrigeration units. Non food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the buildup of residue.

44. OCEAN FOOD MART
4552 POST ROAD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 1-2
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/24/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

45. OCEANSTATE HEALTH AND FITNESS
5600 POST RD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Expired
Inspection Date: 02/13/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

46. OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL
55 FOURTH AVENUE EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/09/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Thermometers are lacking in the 2-door refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

47. OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1000 DIVISION STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/13/2017

7 Violations

Inspector Comments

The establishment does not employ a full-time, on site manager certified in food safety. Each food establishment where potentially hazardous foods are prepared shall employ at least one (1) full-time , onsite manager certified in food safety who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. Per PIC, employees complete an approved food safety class through ANSI (American National Standards Institute and The Conference Of Food Protection). Inspector observed employee certifications. RIDOH/Center for Food Protection certification required. FMC application provided.

The handsink in the kitchen was blocked by a tray stand. A handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

The a knife stored in the knife rack had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

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

A cutting board in the grill prep cooler is 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.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the mixer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

The floor in the hot line and dry storage area is in poor repair. Materials for floor surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas and toilet rooms. PIC states he is working with a contractor for floor repair.

48. PANERA BREAD
1000 DIVISION STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/06/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

49. PIEZONIS
1000 DIVISION RD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/02/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

An employee was observed touching ready to eat food [cooked steak and cheese sandwich ]with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves or dispensing equipment. Voluntary disposal completed; regulations were reviewed.

50. PIZZA HEAVEN
2554 S COUNTY TRAIL EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/08/2017

4 Violations

Inspector Comments

Thermometers are lacking in the sandwich prep and pizza undercounter refrigeration units. Cold holding equipment used for potentially hazardous food must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

Wet wiping cloths are not stored in a chemical sanitizer between uses. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a chemical sanitizer at the appropriate concentration. Sanitizer bucket prepared during inspection.

The cutting boards in the pizza prep cooler 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.

The floor in the pizza prep area and the door gaskets on the cooler under the pizza prep table are in poor repair. The physical facilites must be maintained in good repair.

51. RAISE THE BAR NUTRITION LLC
NO 3 EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/19/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Pink residue observed on the chute of the left ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine must be emptied, washed, rinsed, sanitized and allowed to air dry.

Small refrigerator in front prep area does not maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below; no potentially hazardous foods may be stored in unit unless repaired to maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below. No PHF items observed stored in unit during inspection.

52. REGENCY CIGAR EMPORIUM LLC
752 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/19/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

53. RICHARDS PUB
3347 SOUTH COUNTY TRAIL EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 07/26/2017

5 Violations

Inspector Comments

Shellstock (littlenecks) located in the walk-in freezer 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. Invoice for little necks could not be provided; voluntary disposal completed.

Food residue observed on the front and base of the deli slicer; food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Staff were instructed to break down deli slicer for re-cleaning during inspection. Deli slicer must be washed, rinsed, sanitized and allowed to air dry.

Tomato sauce was held at 45 degrees F in a prep unit. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Per interview, sauce had not been out for use recently and was not in the cooling process. All other items in unit observed in temperature compliance. Sauce was relocated to the freezer for rapid cold holding during inspection. Temperatures [food and ambient air] of unit must be monitored.

A bucket of open sanitizer was observed stored above food. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens and single service articles. Sanitizer bucket was removed during inspection.

Knife observed stored between equipment and the wall; this surface is not clean. Knife was removed and brought to the dish room for cleaning during time of inspection.

54. ROCCOS BISTRO
219 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/15/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu (steak, burgers, shellfish, tuna, veal)that are raw or undercooked.

55. ROCKY HILL SCHOOL
530 IVES ROAD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/06/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

56. RUBY TUESDAY NO 3952
1050 DIVISION STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/01/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

57. STARBUCKS COFFEE NO 7678
555 MAIN STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/13/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

58. THE CHILDRENS WORKSHOP
934 MAIN STREET EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/09/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Buckets observed stored in the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Hand washing sinks must be accessible for employee use at all times, and shall not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Buckets were removed during inspection.

Utensils are not stored to protect the food/lip contact surfaces. Utensils to be inverted.

Several cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting boards must either be resurfaced or replaced. Person in charge to follow up with inspector.

59. THE GREEN HOUSE AT ST ELIZABETHS HOME
15-21 ST ELIZABETHS WAY EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/28/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The boiler was off in House #4, due to a leak. Once the leak is fixed and boiler is turned back on, a picture of a thermometer showing the temperature of the water in the kitchen will be sent to the inspector.

60. THE NOOK COFFEHOUSE LLC
307 MAIN ST EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/28/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Working containers, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

The concentration of the sanitizer solution for sanitizing food contact surfaces was greater than 400 ppm. The required concentration for quaternary sanitizer is 150-300 ppm. Solution was diluted and tested at 150-300 ppm.

61. TS RESTAURANT
5600 POST ROAD EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/06/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Soap was not available at the handsink in the employee restroom. Hand sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

Two chef's knives observed stored on an unclean surface (between equipment) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean protected location. Knives returned to dishwasher; replaced with clean knives.

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. PIC had replacement cutting boards on hands and discarded old boards and replaced with new cutting boards.

62.WILD HARVEST BREADS AND CAFE LLC
1675 SO COUNTY TRAIL EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/17/2017

7 Violations

Inspector Comments

The establishment does not employ a full-time, on site manager certified in food safety. Each food establishment where potentially hazardous foods are prepared shall employ at least one (1) full-time , onsite manager certified in food safety who is at least eighteen (18) years of age. Application is completed and must be submitted to RIDOH.

Employee muffin observed in a food preparation area (on cutting board). Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container and exposed food. Muffin removed during inspection.

Chicken salad, cheeses and other potentially hazardous foods were held at 45-50 degrees. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Ambient temp of unit 48*F. Temp logs from opening this morning indicate ambient temp 34*F. No potentially hazardous food was stored in unit over night, only stocked this morning. All foods relocated to display case holing temp. Ambient thermometer calibrated during inspection.

Baked goods packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents and the name and place of the business.

Muffins, breads, and bagels on display are not protected.

Gaskets are in poor repair to cold hold unit. Unit is not maintaining temp.

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.

63. WILD HARVEST BREADS AND CAFE LLC
STE 120 EAST GREENWICH, RI 02818
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/27/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

The establishment does not employ a full-time, on site manager certified in food safety. Each food establishment where potentially hazardous foods are prepared shall employ at least one (1) full-time , onsite manager certified in food safety who is at least eighteen (18)years of age. Per interview, owner is in process of renewal course. Person in Charge must notify inspector when they complete food safety course. Contact information provided.

Several 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.

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