Bi Bodega

33 Ocean Avenue Block, Island, RI 02807
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Bi Bodega has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jun 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near three.

Proper hot holding temperatures comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Island sits at 88, putting Bi Bodega on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held below 135 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 was in unit for less than 2 hours. PIC given option to cool, reheat, or dispose of product. PIC elected to pull product. Food to be temped to ensure food maintains a temperature above 135.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer to be sanitized before use. Proper sanitizing procedures reviewed with PIC.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Food available for self service was lacking the required ingredient information. All ingredients, sub ingredient, and allergens must be available to the consumer.
3-602.11
70
May 30, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. Per PIC, class will be held to get more people certified in food safety.
2-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Staff instructed on how and when to sanitize all equipment.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was broken down to be sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Sandwiches packaged in the food establishment are lacking some of the required information (allergen information.) Baked goods case has items available for self service lacking required information. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, allergens, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. Application printed.
2-102.12
64
Jul 18, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in the prep unit and display case were observed held at 46-53 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All food was stored in units overnight and voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the display refrigeration unit. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-302.12
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Baked goods in the establishment are available for self-service. Food labels with ingredients/allergens must be available for customers.
3-602.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The display case and prep unit near the entrance to the kitchen were unable to keep an ambient temperature below 41. Both units were taken out of service and the PIC must inform all staff to not use units until repaired/serviced/replaced.
4-501.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Boxes of chips/single service items were observed stored on the floor in the sales floor and back storage area. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
64
May 18, 2023
Opening
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The plumbing under the three bay sink was in poor repair (leak observed).
5-205.15
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Vacuum packaged fish was observed held at 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC voluntarily disposed of food.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following equipment were observed in poor repair: 1) A small prep unit in the kitchen area was not holding adequate ambient temp
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bi Bodega last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bi Bodega on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bi Bodega?

Across the inspection record, proper hot holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bi Bodega.

How does Bi Bodega compare to other restaurants in Island?

Bi Bodega most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Island average of 88.

Has Bi Bodega's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bi Bodega have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bi Bodega 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 Bi Bodega inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bi Bodega is inspected around three times per year on average.