Blackies Bulldog Tavern

280 George Washington Hwy, Smithfield, RI 02917
American
License: Mobile Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Blackies Bulldog Tavern. On Mar 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven to closer to two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Smithfield restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Food Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Rice, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. PIC discarded.
3-501.14
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, rice was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. PIC discarded rice.
3-501.15
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not air-dried before storage
4-901.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
4-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blackies Bulldog Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blackies Bulldog Tavern on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Blackies Bulldog Tavern compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Blackies Bulldog Tavern most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Blackies Bulldog Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blackies Bulldog Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blackies Bulldog Tavern means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.