Ciros Tavern
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
55
Score
There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 3, 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 eight violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Woonsocket restaurant, which scores around 89. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwasher in kitchen and dishwasher at bar.
4-302.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by flies. 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.
6-501.111
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: ROP lobster meat was observed thawing in an intact ROP package. ROP fish product must be removed from ROP package before thawing. Lobster meat was observed at 39DF. Lobster meat was voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.13
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish oysters located in 3 door low boy did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty. Establishment located tag and placed with Shellstock.
3-203.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting board on prep unit 1 are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk in cooler have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Walk in cooler must be maintained clean to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the ice machine unit is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The discharge from the soda gun is draining into a bucket. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
55
Aug 14, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information date and time of last served were lacking.
3-402.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, potato slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. The ice machine was emptied, ice was voluntarily disposed of. Establishment to send picture to RIDOH of cleaned and sanitized ice machine before resuming use.
4-601.11(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies. 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. Establishment is to continue to work with pest control to eliminate flies.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area by the dish washer is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
4-501.12
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of potato slicer bracket. 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.
4-101.17
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ciros Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ciros Tavern on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ciros Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ciros Tavern.
How does Ciros Tavern compare to other restaurants in Woonsocket?
Ciros Tavern most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Woonsocket average of 89.
Has Ciros Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ciros Tavern have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ciros Tavern 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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