Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant

70 Shove St, Tiverton, RI 02878

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show three inspections at Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from three to seven between inspections.

Proper cold holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Tiverton restaurant, which scores around 84. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as soups and beans 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

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Stuffies and seafood stuffing were observed held at 98 and 119 degrees Fahrenheit on top of oven. Per staff, items were placed on top of oven recently. Establishment to cease this practice. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed and placed into walk-in cooler to blast chill.

3-501.16(A)

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.

3-203.12

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar area was blocked by folded boxes. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and fanguards in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of pink residue, dust and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Certified Food Safety Manager license is expired. FMC to re-instate. PIC informed.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -doors at 2 door prep unit (insulation exposed) -gaskets at 2 door prep unit -battery nonfunctional for right side hand sink in men's restroom

4-501.11

Feb 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Stuffies were observed held at 71 degrees Fahrenheit on top of oven. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were assessed and placed into freezer to blast chill.

3-501.16(A)

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.

3-203.12

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar area was blocked by folded boxes. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A take-out container with lemons was being stored in the ice used for food. Food shall be protected from contamination. Container was removed from ice and ice was disposed during inspection.

3-101.11

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Steak sauce, pasta, and chop-suey, located in the walk-in unit were observed marked with a date that exceeded the 7 days limit for ready to eat foods. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.18

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant.

How does Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant 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.

How often is Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Atlantic Sports Bar and Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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