Bay Spring Village

147 Bay Spring Avenue, Barrington, RI 02806

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Bay Spring Village has been inspected three times since 2024. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited three times.

Among Barrington restaurants, the typical score is 84; Bay Spring Village is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the condenser fan guards and condenser in the walk-in cooler, as well as the ice machine, have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. These areas are to be cleaned.

4-602.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, leading to the dumpster area, 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

May 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such roasts were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as ribs in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food was separated at the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Fruits or vegetables not washed before use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tomatoes were not washed before being cut. Plant foods must be thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before they are cut. Tomatoes were washed at the time of inspection.

3-302.15

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

Inspector notes: Seafood salad and potato salad was 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. Dates were added to food items at the time of inspection.

3-501.17

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP mahi-mahi was observed thawing with ROP packaging still intact. Mah-mahi was observed still frozen and was taken out of the packaging at the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located by the dumpster and the double doors in the main dining area, 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and storage shelves have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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 at the dish wash area.

4-204.115

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back hallway, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bay Spring Village last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bay Spring Village on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bay Spring Village?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bay Spring Village.

How does Bay Spring Village compare to other restaurants in Barrington?

Bay Spring Village most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Barrington average of 84.

Has Bay Spring Village's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bay Spring Village 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 Bay Spring Village means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bay Spring Village inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bay Spring Village is inspected around two times per year on average.

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