Andrew's Diner

2731 Victory Highway, Harrisville, RI 02830

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Andrew's Diner. The most recent report on file is from Aug 7, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Andrew's Diner squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Reinspection for Opening

4 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: 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.

6-202.15

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the following areas is in poor repair. 1. Flat top grill 2. Hand sink The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the following areas do not have coving. 1. Mop Sink 2. Ware washing area 3. Doorway (entrance) 4. Hand sink 5. Grill area The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-501.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed missing panels on both hood systems at the time of inspection.

4-301.14

Jun 26, 2025

Opening

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (dressings, mushrooms) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.115

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. Food contact surfaces of the (ice machine) were observed with black/brown debris. See disposal. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-501.115

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of: 1. Fan (dust/soil residue) 2. Ingredient bins (dead insects) 3. Hoods - above fryers (heavy grease buildup)

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the following areas is in poor repair. 1. Flat top grill 2. Hand sink The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls 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.

6-501.12

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed missing panels on both hood systems. Per interview with PIC, panels have been ordered.

4-301.14

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Andrew's Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Andrew's Diner on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Andrew's Diner?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Andrew's Diner.

Has Andrew's Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Andrew's Diner have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Andrew's Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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