Bon Vue

1230 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI 02882

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Oct 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Narragansett facility scores 87, putting Bon Vue on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Toxic materials not stored separately from food

Inspector notes: (Windex) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.

7-201.11

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Meatballs and chili which was prepared on site, date marked 9/15 & 9/22 was observed held beyond the 7 days. Food items exceeding the 7 days shall be discarded.

3-501.18

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation brown residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. See disposal.

4-601.11(A)

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. PIC informed to sanitize in 3 bay sink until dishwasher is serviced and dispensing proper concentration.

4-501.115

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the 1st & 2nd floor, 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

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher in the bar area was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Person in charge not present

Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection (staff failed to supply inspector with proof of certification).

2-101.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the ice well unit in the third level bar is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are incorrectly labeled or not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The following in-use utensils were observed improperly stored or used: 1) Cups (with no handles) are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients 2) Ice scoop in main level bar was observed stored with handle in direct contact with ice

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment were observed in poor repair: 1) The base of the faucet of the kitchen prep sink had an active leak 2) The cold water handle of the three bay sink faucet in the third level bar was not dispensing water 3) The cold water handle of the hand sink in the second (main) level bar was not dispensing water 4) Several lids of dry ingredient containers were cracked (piece of lid observed fallen into dry ingredients)

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bon Vue last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bon Vue on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bon Vue?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bon Vue.

How does Bon Vue compare to other restaurants in Narragansett?

Bon Vue most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Narragansett average of 87.

Has Bon Vue's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bon Vue have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bon Vue 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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