Basil and Bunny

500 Wood St Unit 214, Bristol, RI 02809

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Basil and Bunny. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

Basil and Bunny's latest score of 78 falls below the Bristol average of 85. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: House-made nacho cheese was observed held at 126 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food item was loaded into hot holding less than 1 hour prior to inspection and was reheated to 167 degrees Fahrenheit during the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled with the common name of chemicals during the time of inspection.

7-102.11

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Impossible ground meat was observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Product was still partially frozen, PIC moved food items to walk-in cooler during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.

4-302.13

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the prep units 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fan guards in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces are to be cleaned as frequently as necessary to prevent the accumulation of debris.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Basil and Bunny last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Basil and Bunny on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Basil and Bunny compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Basil and Bunny most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Basil and Bunny's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Basil and Bunny have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Basil and Bunny 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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