Bistro by the Sea

364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield, RI 02879

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Sep 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Wakefield facility scores 89, putting Bistro by the Sea on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The Sink & Surface Sanitizer concentration used as a sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the Sink & Surface Sanitizer must be between 272 - 700 ppm. At the time of inspection, the sanitizer container was switched for a new container. The Sanitizer Solution was retested and observed between 272 - 700 ppm as required.

4-501.114

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

Inspector notes: Wine/Tomato/Saphron sauce was observed held beyond 7 days from the date of preparation marked on the container. 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 and held for no longer than 7 days unless frozen. Sauce was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.18

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the dining room adjacent to the kitchen entrance, 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

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the 2 bay sink used for mop sink/prep sink was observed to be lacking a splash guard preventing possible contamination of the food prep sink side during times of use for dumping mop water. Splash guard is to be installed.

3-307.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of sink and bar bracing in the dish and bar areas. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed/sealed with a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.19

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The Kitchen Walk-In Cooler door threshold was observed to be in need of repair. The edge of the threshold is worn/in poor repair not allowing for proper sealing of the walk-in door. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

May 31, 2024

Reinspection for Opening

2 minor violations.

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Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The Kitchen door to the outside is not tight-fitting (worn/missing weather stripping). Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

3-307.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bistro by the Sea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bistro by the Sea on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bistro by the Sea?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bistro by the Sea.

How does Bistro by the Sea compare to other restaurants in Wakefield?

Bistro by the Sea most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Wakefield average of 89.

Has Bistro by the Sea's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bistro by the Sea have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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