Bristol Bagel Works

420 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Bristol Bagel Works. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The last inspection found four violations, up from three the time before.

The pattern that stands out is food separated and protected, which has been cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Bristol restaurant, which scores around 85. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

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

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

3-302.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Various baked goods and flavored cream cheese packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Guidance document was provided during the time of inspection.

3-602.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking an allergen statement on the menu board and or the point-of-sale notifying consumers of potential allergens and to alert staff of dietary restrictions. Establishment is to add an allergen statement.

2-103.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Establishment is to register an employee certified in food safety with RIDOH Center for Food Protection.

2-102.12(A)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back stairway, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bristol Bagel Works last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bristol Bagel Works on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bristol Bagel Works?

Across the inspection record, food separated and protected has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Bristol Bagel Works.

How does Bristol Bagel Works compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Bristol Bagel Works most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Bristol Bagel Works's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bristol Bagel Works have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about three per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bristol Bagel Works 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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Score: 100 — Low Risk

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