Blackstone Eg

241 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Blackstone Eg, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical East Greenwich restaurant, which scores around 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

3-501.14

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(A)

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13

Sanitizer test kit not available

4-302.14

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

2-103.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

3-603.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

5-202.13

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

2-103.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

2-103.11

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

3-603.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.

View 26 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated

3-302.11

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding

3-403.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

3-501.17

Specialized processing method used without required variance

3-502.11

Improper cooling methods used

3-501.15

Food thawed using improper method

3-501.13

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food

3-301.11

Proper cold holding temperatures

3-203.12

Proper date marking and disposition

3-202.18

Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

4-501.112

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

2-103.11

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

5-205.11

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

8-103.11

Equipment lacks capacity to maintain safe food temperatures

4-301.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

2-103.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

6-301.12

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

4-501.114

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

3-501.16(A)

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

3-603.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

3-305.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

4-602.13

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5-205.15

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

5-403.12

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

6-201.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

May 24, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 21, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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

4-204.115

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

6-202.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blackstone Eg last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blackstone Eg on file is from Mar 27, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blackstone Eg?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Blackstone Eg.

How does Blackstone Eg compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Blackstone Eg most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Blackstone Eg's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Blackstone Eg have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Blackstone Eg 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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