Aidans Pub

5 John St, Bristol, RI 02809
Bar / Pub
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2025
45
Score
High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

By comparison, the average Bristol facility scores 85, putting Aidans Pub on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is to send glasses and other dishware from the bar through kitchen dishwasher until unit is repaired or replaced.
4-501.114
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: TCS food items in the walk-in cooler and prep units were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Salmon filets were observed in their original reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in grill drawer #1. ROP seafood shall be removed from their original packaging prior to thawing and then cold holding. Food items were observed at 37 degrees Fahrenheit and were removed from their packaging during the time of inspection.
3-501.13
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was washed and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of both prep units, and both walk-in coolers, as well as the shelving within the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The wastewater from the ice machine is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen and floors in the bar area observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbant, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Drips were observed beginning to form on the Ansul pipes within the hood ventilation system. Equipment within the hood ventilation system shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the potential for contamination.
4-204.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the warehouse, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on both prep unit in the kitchen. Refrigerator door gaskets must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aidans Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aidans Pub on file is from Feb 11, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Aidans Pub compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Aidans Pub most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Aidans Pub means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.