Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2024
86
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jan 23, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich is from Jan 23, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
“Warewashing facilities” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among East Greenwich restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo-labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen dish machine. Call was made for thermo-labels at the time of inspection.
4-302.13
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. At the time of inspection, the PIC stated Food Safety Certificate has expired. PIC to renew and apply for RIDOH CFP Food Safety Manager License as soon as possible. Per the PIC, class has been signed up for and will submit CFSM Paperwork to the RIDOH CFP as soon as successfully completed.
2-102.12
86
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly in the walk-in cooler to prevent cross-contamination (Seafood stored over Beef). Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. Proper storage of raw animal food items was reviewed with the PIC. Foods were rearranged properly at the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo-labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the kitchen dish machine. Call was made for thermo-labels at the time of inspection.
4-302.13
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the bar dish machine.
4-302.14
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the shellfish tags were observed not being kept properly. Shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order with the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. Proper storage of shellfish tags reviewed with PIC at the time of inspection.
3-203.12
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Then following non-sewage drain lines were observed to be improperly draining... The waste from the Bar Beer Tap System is draining into a container (old plastic jugs). - The drain line hooked up to the pump used to transfer condensate liquid from the ice machine to a drain was observed draining into the prep sink. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids must drain into a drain. The condensate from the ( ) refrigeration unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following areas of the physical facilities were observed in need of repair... - The floor in the downstairs prep area was observed to have a sealed coating that is worn/peeling/chipped - The floor/wall coving in the basement prep area near the ice machine and dish area was observed to be peeled/missing - The metal wall covering near the fryolators in the kitchen area was observed to have a bent seem exposing the subsurface Physical facilities are to be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. At the time of inspection, the PIC stated Food Safety Certificate has expired. PIC to renew and apply for RIDOH CFP Food Safety Manager License as soon as possible.
2-102.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following utensils were observed being stored improperly at the time of inspection... - Ice Cream Scoops were observed being stored in stagnant water (Water dumped out at the time of inspection) - The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. - A scoop was observed being stored in dry ingredient(s) with the handle in the food item. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Scoop repositioned at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of the following and observed to be lacking a sealed, nonabsorbent coating... - Wooden shelving in the kitchen area - Wooden wall support for the potato slicer in the basement prep area Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.19
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following equipment were observed to have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris... - Cookline equipment (surfaces between equipment/wall) - Potato slicer Non-FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich on file is from Jan 23, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich.
How does Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?
Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Greenwich average of 88.
Has Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Circe Restaurant and Bar East Greenwich 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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