Brewology

172 Chapel Street, Harrisville, RI 02830
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Brewology has been inspected four times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly two violations earlier on.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Rhode Island average 80, so Brewology is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 3, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
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Jun 26, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 52-63 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. See disposal.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit was not in good repair, ambient was 48F. PIC took unit out of service at time of inspection.
4-501.11
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Jun 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Cream cheese and deli meats was observed held at 46-49 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Inspector observed stacked foods, indicating blocked air flow. PIC moved foods to other unit at time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
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May 13, 2025
Opening
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
No soap available at handwashing sink
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen is lacking signage.
6-301.14
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking sanitizer for 3 bay sink. Per interview with PIC, dispenser will be installed tomorrow.
4-501.115
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, reach in freezer (2 dr) was in poor repair. Ambient was observed at 98 degrees F.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall behind the ice machine is in poor repair, observed hole with exposed insulation.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brewology last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brewology on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brewology?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brewology.

Has Brewology's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Brewology have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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