Barcellos Restaurant

1214 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI 02878

Seafood

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Barcellos Restaurant stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Tiverton restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of pink and black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off during time of inspection. Ice machine to be cleaned and sanitized prior to use. Ice was voluntarily disposed of.

4-602.11

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

Inspector notes: -Raw animal foods such as shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as cooked stew in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. -Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination (raw beef steaks and raw hamburger patties over live lobster and raw fish). Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

3-302.11

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored with dry storage area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-501.110

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination (raw shelled eggs stored above live littleneck). Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

3-302.11

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

Inspector notes: 1. All handwashing sinks in facility are lacking notification signage. State handout provided during time of inspection 2. Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink on the far end of cookline. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

5-205.11

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must include the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed. Guidance provided.

3-203.12

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soup and other prepared foods 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. PIC informed.

3-501.17

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: FMC expired, must re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection; food safety certificate current.

2-102.12

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) was observed with food residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the slicer during this inspection.

4-602.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice, kale soup, cacoila, and chicken soup 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. -Staff date marked the TCS foods during this inspection.

3-501.17

Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. -Staff removed the open beverage container from the prep area during this inspection.

2-401.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barcellos Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barcellos Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barcellos Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barcellos Restaurant.

How does Barcellos Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Barcellos Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Barcellos Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barcellos Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Barcellos Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Barcellos Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barcellos Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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