Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille

1 Masthead Drive, Warwick, RI 02886

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Sep 2, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Warwick average 86, so Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with a blackish residue. Ice observed in direct contact with black residue. PIC voluntary disposed of ice. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher in bar area was (0) parts per million (ppm). After PIC primed dishwasher a few times, the chlorine was observed at 50-100 ppm. Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service was contacted.

4-501.112

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: (Ahi tuna, sirloin steak and burgers) are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. Asterisk must be placed on those items to match with the consumer advisory.

3-603.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP mussels observed completely thawed out with package intact. Label on package says, "keep frozen". ROP mussels observed at 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Proper thawing of ROP seafood products reviewed. Staff removed ROP mussel from reduce oxygen packaging during this inspection.

3-501.13

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: The date of the last shellfish served or sold were not marked on the shellfish tags. -The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-402.12

Insect control devices improperly placed or designed

Inspector notes: Observed insect sticky strips above food prep area in the kitchen and observed insect control devices above the takeout bagging area. Staff removed insect strips during this inspection and will relocate insect control device away from food prep area. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (1) The devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area; and (2) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from being impelled onto or falling on exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.

6-202.13

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Sauces and wet batter were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were recently placed into unit/prepped.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The sauce/dressing unit was observed at 48 degrees. Unit was taken out of service. Unit to be serviced prior to use.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chelos Waterfront Bar and Grille 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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