By Water

54 State St, Warren, RI 02885
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2024
67
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 14, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which By Water's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by a couple of small flies observed in the kitchen and at the bar. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Pest control is to be notified to assess this issue and treat as needed.
6-501.111
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking inside refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-203.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door gasket of the ice machine observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket is to be replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of black/brown residue. Ice machine is to be properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(B)
67
Apr 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
7-102.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(B)
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
4-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was By Water last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at By Water on file is from Nov 14, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at By Water?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at By Water.

How does By Water compare to other restaurants in Warren?

By Water most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

Has By Water's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at By Water have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at By Water means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.