Middletown Restaurant Inspections: Flies On The Pepperoni & Someone Left Raid In The Kitchen

MIDDLETOWN, RI—Inspectors from the health department looked at 77 eateries in Middletown.

1. AFC SUSHI AT SHAWS NO 192
SHAWS NO 192 SUSHI BAR MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Processor Retail - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/28/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Brown rice was observed covered and cooling in large plastic container located in display cooler. Proper cooling methods reviewed. Staff uncovered the container and placed brown rice in walk-in freezer to allow rapid cooling.

2. APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
349 WEST MAIN RD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/28/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

3. ATLANTIC GRILLE INC
91 AQUIDNECK AVE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/08/2017

7 Violations

Inspector Comments

Raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the 2 door Traulsen Refrigerator ( such as raw chicken over pasta and pulled pork). Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Staff moved the raw animal foods.

The can opener had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

The ice machine had an accumulation of orange and black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

Several foods, located in the cold units, 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 screen door to the outside, located in the back 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.

The cutting boards in the 2 omelet stations 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 nonfood-contact surfaces of the shelving in the 2 door Traulsen Refrigerator and ceiling, walls, and tracts of the 2 door True Refrigerator have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. The nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

4. ATLANTIC RESORT NEWPORT HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER
240 AQUIDNECK AVE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 07/11/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

5. BAGEL BOYS
178 CONNELL HIGHWAY NEWPORT, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/22/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

The establishment did not have any way of properly sanitizing their dishes in the 3-bay sink. The person in charge had bleach brought to the establishment during the inspection.

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine/quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

6. BANGKOK CITY RESTAURANT
23 VALLEY ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/02/2017

8 Violations

Inspector Comments

Raw chicken and beef were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerators such as lettuce and bean sprouts. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

The dry storage area for cleaned food containers and utensils have an accumulation of dust, dirt, brown residue and other debris. Dry storage area shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent contamination of cleaned equipment.

The ice machine had an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

Rice soup and noodle soup, located in the 2 door 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.

Proper cooling methods were not used for potentially hazardous foods. Chicken and beef were observed cooling hot in the refrigerator in covered containers. Proper cooling methods reviewed.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the shelvings and fans in all cold hold units, kitchen walls, and kitchen counter tops have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the 2 door true refrigerator. 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.

7. BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS INC
MIDDLETOWN SQUARE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/16/2017

1 Violation

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 of person in charge, an employees has completed ServSafe class but have not registered with the state. Person in charge will have staff register as soon as possible.

8. BECKY'S BBQ
82 EAST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/16/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Chicken, pork rear, beef stew, and baked beans, located in the walk-in cooler, 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 door to the outside, located in the front 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.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the hood/vent of fryolator, and kitchen walls have an accumulation of dust, grease, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

9. BELGRAVIA IMPORTS INC
TECH AND BUILDING MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Warehouse
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/10/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Plant's outer openings are not protected to prevent pests from entering the faciliy. Specifically the door to the warehouse from outside has a large gap at the bottom.

10. BLACKSTONE CATERERS

224 JOHN CLARKE ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/07/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

The can opener had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

Protective shielding is not provided for one of the light bulbs in the walk-in freezer area. 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.

11. BLACKSTONE CATERERS
224 JOHN CLARKE RD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Mobile Food Service
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 07/13/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

12. BLOOM
33 MITCHELLS LANE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/07/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

13. BLUE PLATE DINER
665 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/22/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

The door to the outside, located in the back 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.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the walls and racks in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

The ceiling tiles, located at the 3 bay sink area, are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

14. BOSS MAN BURGERS
510 EAST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/08/2017

6 Violations

Inspector Comments

Potatoes were stored adjacent to handsink in the kitchen. Potatoes shall not be stored next to handsink to prevent cross contamination. Staff moved potatoes.

Several food items, located in the cold hold units, 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.

Grill drawers unit were observed holding temperature at 47-51 degrees F. Potentially hazardous foods that were placed in unit at 10AM were moved to a different cold unit. Establishment shall not store potentially hazardous foods in the grill unit until it can hold temperature at 41 degrees F. or below. Person in charge called for service during time of this inspection.

The door to the outside, located in the back 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.

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

The light bulb in the dry storage area is in bad repair. Establishment shall replace light bulb in storage area.

15. BREWSKIS
10 MAPLE AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/27/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

The inside of ice machine had small accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine and quaternary sanitizing solutions for the 3 bay sink and glass washer.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the walls near the grill, inside of the kitchen refrigerator, and floors underneath kitchen tables and equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

16. BRUNCH BELLY
1151 AQUIDNECK AVE NO 404 MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Mobile Food Service
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/07/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

17. BURGER KING NO 1221
569 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/27/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

18. CARMELLA'S PIZZERIA II
330 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/27/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

19. CHELSEAS
1015 AQUIDNECK AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/13/2017

6 Violations

Inspector Comments

Potatoes, prepared 4 hours prior to time of this inspection, were not cooled to 70 degrees in 2 hours. Potatoes were observed cooling in big plastic containers and were temped at 90 degrees F. Proper cooling methods were reviewed. Staff reheated the potatoes at time of this inspection and restarted cooling process. At end of inspection, potatoes were placed in smaller portions and allowed cooling in walk-in cooler.

Chicken pot pie, cole slaw, and chicken, located in the cold hold units, 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.

Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food/equipment in the kitchen. Staff removed the chemicals.

Proper cooling methods were not used for potentially hazardous foods. Potatoes were observed cooling hot in deep plastic containers in walk-in cooler. Potatoes, which were prepared an hour earlier, were temped at 85 degrees F. Proper cooling methods were reviewed. Staff separated the potatoes into smaller portions and placed them back in walk-in cooler to allow cooling.

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

The ceiling tiles in the lower food prep area is in poor repair. A few ceiling tiles are missing downstairs. Ceiling tiles shall be replaced. The physical facilites must be maintained in good repair.

20. CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL
11 E MAIN RD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/22/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

21. CUSTOM HOUSE COFFEE
796 AQUIDNECK AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/07/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

Orange juice, fruit yogurt, and deli sandwiches packaged in the food establishment are lacking quantity of servings on the 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.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the 2 door back cooler shelving, front lowboy shelving, and inside of the main kitchen refrigerator have an accumulation of food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

22. DOLCE CATERING LLC
654 GEEENEND AVE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Expired
Inspection Date: 04/10/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

23. DOLLAR TREE NO 3156
880 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 6 or more
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/30/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

24. DUNKIN DONUTS
536 EAST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/05/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

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

The ice scoop at the service area was observed with their handles in the ice machine. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean protected location. The scoop was re-arranged to keep the handle up of the ice.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the 2 door refrigerator unit next to the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt and black residue and other debris.

25. DUNKIN DONUTS
159 EAST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/08/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

26. EASTONS POINT PUB AND RESTAURANT
116 AQUIDNECK AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/21/2017

5 Violations

Inspector Comments

The slicer and can opener had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

The ice machine had an accumulation of soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

The door to the outside, located in the side 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.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the walk-in wracks and walls have an accumulation of dust, dirt, and other debris. The nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the walk-in cooler area. 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.

27. EMPIRE TEA AND COFFEE
NO A MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/16/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

A can of Raid spray was observed in the establishment. Pesticides are restricted in food establishments. Staff disposed of the pesticide.

28. ESSENTIALLY COCONUT
NEWPORT COOKS MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Processor Wholesale - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/09/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

29. FLAT WAVES RESTAURANT
1130 AQUIDNECK AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/15/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

30. FOP/MIDDLETOWN LODGE NO 21
464 MITCHELLS LANE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/05/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

31. FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL
315 FOREST AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/10/2017

1 Violation

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. Person in charge is registered for the ServSafe classes and will start on January 31, 2017.

32. GLORIOUS AFFAIRS
926 AQUIDNECK AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/28/2017

5 Violations

Inspector Comments

The handsink in the dishwasher area was blocked by equipment. A handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

The slicer had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the bucket for clean the slicer was +200ppm. The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm. The concentration of the chlorine solution was corrected and tested to ensure proper amount of sanitizer.

The door to the outside, located in the back-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.

The facility is lacking a service (mop) sink. At least 1 service (mop) sink or 1 curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Per interview of employee 3 bay sink, intended for washing dishes/utensil is used, sink for washing food contact surfaces can not be used to fill mop buckets or dispose of dirty mop water. A mop/utility sink is required and must be installed.

33. GRAND ISLANDER CENTER
333 GREEN END AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/04/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

34. IDAS RESTAURANT
21A VALLEY RD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/08/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

35. INTERNATIONAL POCKETS CAFE
52 EAST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/20/2017

5 Violations

Inspector Comments

Chicken, lamb, grape leaves were held between 48-58 degrees F in the second prep-display unit. Potentially hazardous food must be held at 41 degrees F. or below except during preparation, cooking or cooling. As the food were held for less than 2 hours Ice was added to the units to keep the temperature during time of the inspection. Temperature Units were adjusted and service must need to be call. Cold hold logs given to the person in charge, must need to recorded and keep it for a least 2 weeks.http://health.ri.gov/forms/logs/ColdHoldingFoodTemperature.pdfhttp://health.ri.gov/forms/logs/WeeklyCoolerTemperatureMonitoring.pdf

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay-sink.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the fans at the walk-in refrigerator unit have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

The condensate from the walk-in refrigeration unit is draining into a bucket. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids must drained into a drain.

The ventilation hood system has an accumulation of grease that must be cleaned.

36. ISH SAUZE
NEWPORT COOKS MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Processor Wholesale - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/30/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

37. ISLAND GREENS
796 AQUIDNECK AVE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Processor Retail - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/24/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

38. KEMPENAARS CLAMBAKE CLUB
323 VALLEY ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/08/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

39. KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN
1387 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/26/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

40. KINGSTON PIZZA
659 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/12/2017

7 Violations

Inspector Comments

An employee was observed touching ready to eat food calzone with bare hands. Food employess 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. The calzone was voluntarily disposed of during the inspection.http://health.ri.gov/publications/factsheets/FoodNoBareHandContact.pdf

The can opener and slicer had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment were washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection.

Deli meats, marinara sauce, pasta, located in the walk-in refrigerator unit , 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.

(Bowls) are being used as scoops in containers of sugar and salt. Utensils used to dispense non-potentially hazardous foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the walk-in fan, fans through the facility have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.

The floor in the walk-in area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

41. MIDDLETOWN COLUMBUS CLUB INC
7 VALLEY ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/05/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

42. MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL
130 VALLEY ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/16/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

43. MIDDLETOWN SENIOR CENTER
650 GREEN END AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/16/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

44. MING MOON
694 AQUIDNECK AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/10/2017

4 Violations

Inspector Comments

The handsink in the kitchen was blocked by mop bucket and container. A handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

The door to the outside, located in the back 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.

Bags of carrots were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the racks, walls, and ceilings of walk-in cooler and shelves of kitchen refrigerators have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

45. NEW SEA SHAI
747 AQUIDNECK AVE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/02/2017

5 Violations

Inspector Comments

Chicken and beef, located in the 2 door maximum 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.

Kitchen prep station was observed at 44 degrees F. Per interview of person in charge, only vegetables are stored in unit. No potentially hazardous foods observed in unit. Establishment shall not store potentially hazardous foods in prep station until it can hold temperature at 41 degrees F. or below.

The white cutting board in the kitchen is 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 3 bay sink located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Sink is cracked. The 3 bay sink was being serviced during this inspection. At end of inspection, 3 bay sink was still being repaired. Person in charge will contact Inspector once 3 bay sink is repaired.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the shelving at the sushi bar have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. The nonfood-contact surfaces of shelving shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

46. NEWPORT ATHLETIC CLUB
66 VALLEY ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/22/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the fan, racks, and shelves of walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

The condensate from the ice bucket is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain. staff emptied of the container.

47. NEWPORT BEACH HOUSE
55 PURGATORY RD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/25/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

48. NEWPORT COOKS
796 AQUIDNECK AVE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Warehouse
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/01/2017

7 Violations

Inspector Comments

Establishment failed to maintain conditions to eliminate harborage areas for pests. Specifically, firm had composting (PIC stated that it was fruits and vegetables scraps) material stored in bags and boxes outside (not protected from rodents and insects).

The plant is not constructed to allow ceilings to be adequately cleaned. Portions of the ceiling in the prep area are not smooth durable and easily cleanable (acoustic tile).

Observed several gaskets on the 4 door refrigeration unit in poor repair and has a build up of what appears to be mold.

The plumbing system is not adequately maintained to prevent contamination. The faucet at the 3 bay sink is leaking and has tape on the end of the faucet.

Cleaning and sanitizing procedures are not done in a manner to prevent contamination of food contact surfaces. Observed several blades on the food processor not clean. two juice pressing machines have a build up of residue. Units were taken out of service until properly washed, rinsed and sanitized.

The dishwasher sanitizer chlorine is reading less than 50ppm. Firm must fix and email or fax invoice/correction to RIDOH. Information provided to the firm.

Observed eggs stored above RTE vegetables. Corrected during the inspection.

49. NEWPORT CREAMERY STORE 1
208 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/27/2017

5 Violations

Inspector Comments

The can opener had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

Two containers of foods were stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

The cutting boards in the grill station and sandwich station 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 nonfood-contact surfaces of the containers in dry storage area have old date marking sticker residue. The old label sticker residue shall be removed.

The floor in the basement area had a small accumulation food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Staff cleaned the floor.

50. NEWPORT VINEYARDS BRIX RESTAURANT
909 E MAIN ST MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Mobile Food Service
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/10/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

51. NORTH END CLUB
26 BROOKDALE ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/03/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The ice machine had an accumulation of black and pink residues. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine must need to be empty must be thoroughly washed rinsed and sanitized before next use.

52. PAPA GINOS NO 431
614 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/21/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Knives in dry storage were observed with an accumulation of debris. Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the knives.

53. PICKLES A DELI
936 AQUIDNECK AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/31/2017

5 Violations

Inspector Comments

Several food items, located in the cold hold units, 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.

Pasta salad, cole slaw, and potato salad 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.

The door to the outside, located in the back 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.

Establishment is lacking drain plugs for the 3 bay sink.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the tracks on display cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. Display cooler tracks shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

54. PIZZA HOLLYWOOD
796 AQUIDNECK AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/20/2017

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Violation
1
Certified manager as required; compliance with Code or correct responses.

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. Person in charge must need to send proof of registration to the inspector.http://health.ri.gov/applications/FoodSafetyManager.pdf
11
Food in good condition, safe & unadulterated

Inspector Comments
Flies observed on peperoni at the prep-area at the time of the inspection. Food Items were voluntarily disposed of at the time of the inspection.
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector Comments
The can opener and vegetable slicer had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
21
Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector Comments
Some food items as deli meats, cooked chicken, chicken wings, located in the refrigerator, were not marked with the 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.
36
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector Comments
Door was open at the time of the inspection. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
36
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector Comments
The presence of insects are not controlled as evidenced by live flies. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises 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.
46
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector Comments
The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector Comments
The ceiling in the preparation area above the mixer is in poor repair missing some tiles. The physical facilites must be maintained in good repair.

55. PROVENCAL BAKERY
750 AQUIDNECK DR MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Processor Retail - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/05/2017

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Violation
1
Certified manager as required; compliance with Code or correct responses.

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. The Establishment currently has a Food Safety Manager, must need to register at The Department of Health Office of Food Protection.
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector Comments
The can opener had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector Comments
The ice machine had a slight accumulation of black residue observed. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
26
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Inspector Comments
Chlorine sanitizer solution in the sanitizing buckets and spray bottle were in excess of 200 ppm. A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppms(parts per million). The sanitizer bucket and spry bottle were emptied and refilled wit a sanitizer at the proper concentration.
36
Insects, rodents & animals not present; no unauthorized persons

Inspector Comments
The presence of insects are not controlled as evidenced by fruit flies. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises 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. Pest control must be called to treat fruit flies.
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector Comments
The nonfood-contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris: fans in the walk-in and 2 door refrigerator unit; floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer; shelving unit, cooling racks; prep-tables under prep-tables and behind equipment. All areas MUST be clean and kept free of debris.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector Comments
The floors throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

56. RHEAS RESTAURANT
120 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/02/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

57. RHEDS
NEWPORT COOKS MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Processor Wholesale - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/01/2017

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Violation
4
Are floors, walls and ceilings constructed of easily cleanable materials and kept clean and in good repair?

Inspector Comments
The plant is not constructed to allow ceilings to be adequately cleaned. Portions of the ceiling in the prep area are not smooth, durable and easily cleanable (acoustic tile).
12
Is the equipment installed and maintained so as to facilitate the cleaning of equipment and adjacent areas?

Inspector Comments
Observed several gasket on the 4 door refrigeration unit in poor repair and has a build up of what appears to be mold.
16
Is the plumbing adequately sized, designed, installed and maintained in a manner to prevent contamination?

Inspector Comments
The plumbing system is not adequately maintained to prevent contamination. Specifically, the faucet at the 3 bay sink is leaking and has tape on the end of the faucet.

58. SCOTTYS BIG DAWG PUB
823 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/13/2017

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Violation
12
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector Comments
Shellstock (little necks) 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.
21
Proper date marking & disposition

Inspector Comments
Seafood stuffings, stuffies, and beef stew, located in the cold hold units, 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.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector Comments
The cutting board in the kitchen is 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.

59. SEASONS CORNER MARKET SHELL

207 E MAIN RD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Processor Retail - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/21/2017

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Violation
8
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible

Inspector Comments
The handsink in the back area, near the ice machine was blocked by snow shovels. A handwashing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
14
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector Comments
The ice machine had an accumulation of pink residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

60. SECOND BEACH MIDDLETOWN
305 SACHUEST POINT ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/30/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

61. SHAWS SUPERMARKET NO 192/7442
71 EAST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Cash Registers - 6 or more
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/24/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

62. SIAM SQUARE FINE THAI CUISINE
238 EAST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/17/2017

#
Violation
34
Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector Comments
The establishment is lacking a thermometer with which to test food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and be readily accessible for checking cooking, cooling, reheating and hot and cold holding temperatures of potentially hazardous foods.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector Comments
(Bowls) are being used as scoops in containers of sugar and flour. Utensils used to dispense non-potentially hazardous foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector Comments
The cutting board in the prep-unit is 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.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector Comments
The 3 doors refrigerator unit located in the kitchen area was not in good repair. Water was observed draining into a container.

63. SIGS PLACE LLC
1151 AQUIDNECK AVE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/21/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler walls have an accumulation of black residue. The nonfood-contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler walls shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

A container was observed holding leakage underneath the food prep sink. Pipe shall be repaired. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

64. STARBUCKS COFFEE NO 7599
AQUIDNECK CENTER MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 06/12/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

65. SUBWAY
UNIT 2 B MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/08/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

66. SUNRISE RESTAURANT II
823 WEST MAIN ROAD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/30/2017

8 Violations

Inspector Comments

Several raw animal foods were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator and prep station (such as raw chicken and raw shrimp over vegetables and cooked foods). Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

The ice machine had an accumulation of black residue and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

Chemicals were stored on the same shelf with food/equipment/single service in the kitchen. Person in charge moved all the chemicals to a different shelf away from food items and equipment.

A bowl of bean sprouts were stored on the floor in the kitchen. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Staff moved the bean sprouts to a counter table.

Cleaned equipment and utensils were not stored inverted.

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.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the shelves in all cold hold units, kitchen tables, walls, and shelves, and walk-in cooler walls have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

Mop bucket, containing old mop water, was observed in the kitchen. Mop bucket shall be emptied after use and mop shall be washed and air dried.

67. SWAN FARM PIES
NEWPORT COOKS MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Processor Retail - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 04/24/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

68. TACO BELL
641 WEST MAIN STREET MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/07/2017

3 Violations

Inspector Comments

Beans and chicken, located at the front side hot holding unit, were observed at 100-120 degrees F. Potentially hazardous food must be maintained at 135 degrees F or above except during preparation, cooking or cooling. Per interview of staff, the hold hold unit was not turned on. The food items were placed in the unit an hour prior to this inspection. Food items were reheated. At end of this inspection, chicken and beans were temped at 166 degrees F.

The cutting boards in the drive thru side are 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 walk-in cooler walls have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. The nonfood-contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler walls shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

69. TELLY'S FOOD & ICE CREAM
147 AQUIDNECK AVENUE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/08/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

70. THE COFFEE GUY
CUSTOM HOUSE COFFEE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Mobile Food Service
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 07/28/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

71. THE FRENCH CONFECTION
72 EAST MAIN RD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Food Processor Retail - In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/17/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

The slicer had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

72. THE POWER OF JUICE
UNIT 4R MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Bottler Canner (Not-Water) In-State
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/31/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Raw juice observed bottled a use by date of 04/04/17 which was made on 03/31/17. Per Firms approved operational plan raw juice must have a 3 day shelf life.

73. THE POWER OF JUICE
1149 AQUIDNECK AVE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - Less than 50
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 03/31/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

74. TICKETS BAR AND GRILLE
15 AQUIDNECK AVE MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Mobile Food Service
Facility Status: Pending
Inspection Date: 02/25/2017

1 Violation

Inspector Comments

Chicken wings found at 45-52 degrees.

75. TITOS CANTINA
651 W MAIN RD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 02/16/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

The can opener had an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the shelves/wracks of all cold hold units, ceiling of walk-in cooler, and kitchen shelves/wracks have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. These nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

76. WENDYS
19 EAST MAIN RD MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Seats - 50 or More
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 01/23/2017

2 Violations

Inspector Comments

The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

The nonfood-contact surfaces of the floor in the walk-in freezer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris. The floor shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

77. YOUR KITCHEN COMPANION
4 CODDINGTON HIGHWAY MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Facility Type: Caterer or Commissary
Facility Status: Active
Inspection Date: 05/03/2017

No violations were marked out on this inspection.

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