When was Bristol Sunset Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bristol Sunset Cafe on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bristol Sunset Cafe?

Across the inspection record, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bristol Sunset Cafe.

How does Bristol Sunset Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Bristol Sunset Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Bristol Sunset Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bristol Sunset Cafe have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around three violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

Bristol Sunset Cafe Health Inspection Score & History — Bristol, RI

Nov 24, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Various breakfast items are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. Per PIC, establishment is waiting for reprint of menus.

3-603.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 1-door low boy by the griddle, 2-door reach-in #2 in the back food preparation area, and 1-door reach-in #2 in back area by the walk-in cooler. Refrigerator gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back food preparation area was observed cracked or missing portions of ceiling covering and is in poor repair. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

82

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the service sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.

5-203.14

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Various breakfast items are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. Per PIC, establishment is waiting for reprint of menus.

3-603.11

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Spray bottles were labeled during the time of inspection.

7-102.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Smoked salmon was observed thawed in the 1-door reach-in by the dish area with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood items that are packaged within ROP packaging shall be completely removed from the original packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food item. Food item was observed at 37 degrees Fahrenheit and was removed from its packaging during the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Bread loaves 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.

3-602.11

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. Per PIC, establishment is waiting for supplier order to arrive.

6-301.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The ceiling in the back food preparation area was observed cracked or missing portions of ceiling covering and is in poor repair. The physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the back food preparation area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 1-door low boy by the griddle, 2-door reach-in #2 in the back food preparation area, and 1-door reach-in #2 in back area by the walk-in cooler. Refrigerator gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machines have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

43

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

Plumbing not installed to prevent backflow (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A hose is connected to the faucet at the service sink. This faucet is lacking a backflow prevention device. An approved backflow prevention device is required in order to prevent backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply at each point of use at a food establishment.

5-203.14

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Working containers (Spray Bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Chemical solutions taken from bulk supply shall be labeled.

7-102.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, Corn beef hash was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Food was still within the first 2 hours of the cooling process and was moved onto a sheet pan and then into the walk-in cooler to finish the cooling process.

3-501.15

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Bread loaves 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.

3-602.11

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the kitchen toilet room is not self-closing. Toilet rooms that open to food preparation areas shall be self-closing.

6-202.14

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor grout by the 3-bay sink in the kitchen is low and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11