Broaster House

263 Pond St, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Broaster House has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Jun 17, 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.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Woonsocket facility scores 89, putting Broaster House on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time

Inspector notes: Food items, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pasta, Soup, Sauce, Potatoes, and Chicken fingers were observed at 50 DF. Food items were cooked previous day. Food items were voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.14

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on broken asphalt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.

5-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the Cook Double door fridge.

4-501.11

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored between equipment. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Jan 8, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation, located downstairs, is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The food prep area, located downstairs, and the employee's bathroom, located in the kitchen, do not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Hand-washing sinks shall be installed. *Establishment shall not use the downstairs area for food prepping until a hand-washing sink has been installed.

5-204.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ceiling in the walk-in cooler and areas underneath/side of the cooking area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent builldup of residue.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: A few floor tiles in the kitchen area observed in poor repair. Tiles observed chipped and cracked. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Broaster House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Broaster House on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Broaster House compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?

Broaster House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Woonsocket average of 89.

Has Broaster House's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Broaster House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Broaster House 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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