Briarcliffe Gardens

53 Old Pocasset Road, Johnston, RI 02919

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Briarcliffe Gardens has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near one.

When inspectors have written things up, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Johnston sits at 77, putting Briarcliffe Gardens on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Inspector observed leak at plumbing under the 3bay sink.

5-205.15

May 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various dairy products and liquid eggs was observed held at (48-53 ) degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.

3-501.16(A)

Prohibited food served or offered

Inspector notes: Unpasteurized shelled eggs were observed in refrigeration unit. Per PIC eggs were used for any style consumption.PIC informed to cease practice.

3-801.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary and chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink and dishwasher.

4-302.14

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the(Cottage Building) kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the Garden Building kitchen, 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

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the (Cottage)kitchen was blocked by cart. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

6-301.13

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in the (Garden Building)kitchen is lacking a handwashing signage.A sign or poster must be posted to notify employees to wash hands.

6-301.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment observed in poor repair: 1.Prep Unit in the Garden Kitchen located in the kitchen area was not in good repair(Ambient temperatures (45DF).TCS food were moved to another unit. Establishment not allowed to store any TCS foods in unit until repaired /replaced. 2.sanitizer dispenser located at 3 bay is not working properly. Sanitizing is not dispensing PIC put in work order.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The ceiling vents in the kitchen area has an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Briarcliffe Gardens last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Briarcliffe Gardens on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Briarcliffe Gardens?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Briarcliffe Gardens.

How does Briarcliffe Gardens compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Briarcliffe Gardens most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Briarcliffe Gardens's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Briarcliffe Gardens have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Briarcliffe Gardens inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Briarcliffe Gardens is inspected around two times per year on average.

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