Captain's Resto-Bar

50 Waterfront Drive, Warwick, RI 02889

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Captain's Resto-Bar, the earliest from 2023. On Sep 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Captain's Resto-Bar is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 12, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chowder and Meatballs, which were previously cooked and cooled, were placed in the hot hold steam unit and observed only reheated to 114 and 123 degrees Fahrenheit respectively for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be rapidly reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. PIC placed food items on the cooktop and rapidly reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.

3-403.11

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

Inspector notes: Several food items in the walk-in cooler were observed held at 44 - 45 degrees Fahrenheit (unit ambient temperature observed at 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. Per the PIC, food items were recently delivered and moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Raw animal food not cooked to required temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Per the PIC, poultry (Chicken Wings) were partially cooked to 145 degrees Fahrenheit prior to cooling and storing in refrigeration. Poultry must be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Chicken wings were fully cooked at the time of inspection as corrective action. PIC is to submit request for approval to RIDOH CFP Supervisor to perform partial cooking of chicken wings. PIC is to discontinue partial cooking of items until granted approval from RIDOH CFP Supervisor.

3-401.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bars was lacking paper towels. Paper towels provided at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

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

Inspector notes: The ice scoops at the bars were observed to be stored in with the juice bottles between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location to prevent possible contamination. Ice scoops were moved to a separate container at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the Walk-In Cooler was observed to be in need of repair/adjustment. The unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 53 degrees Fahrenheit with a large buildup of ice on the condenser unit. Food items were moved to colder refrigeration for proper storage at the time of inspection. PIC immediately began to defrost unit. Walk-In Cooler is not to be used for storage of TCS Foods until repaired/adjusted and properly maintaining an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.

4-501.11

Apr 27, 2023

Opening

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: The hand sink in the kitchen located next to the sanitizing bay of the 3-bay sink is lacking a splash guard. A splash guard is needed to prevent contamination.

3-305.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Door sweeps to be added to door.

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Captain's Resto-Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Captain's Resto-Bar on file is from Sep 12, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Captain's Resto-Bar compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Captain's Resto-Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Captain's Resto-Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Captain's Resto-Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Captain's Resto-Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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