Clements Marketplace

1150 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 6 or more
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Clements Marketplace has three inspections in the public record. Clements Marketplace was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Insects, rodents & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Bristol restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as sausage patties and bread) in the bakery 2-door reach-in. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were rearranged during the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, Rotisserie chickens from the previous day were placed hot in the refrigerator with their covers on. Proper cooling methods reviewed during the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the deli/ prepared foods kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The produce receiving door, located in the backroom, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment must repair door.
6-202.15
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing. Sanitizer bucket was moved at the time of inspection.
5-205.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The produce receiving door, located in the backroom, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment must repair door.
6-202.15
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The heat lamp fixture in the chicken pot pie hot hold unit was observed in poor repair. Equipment must be in good repair and proper adjustment.
4-501.11
82
Jun 13, 2024
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the (back receiving door), is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clements Marketplace last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clements Marketplace on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Clements Marketplace?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Clements Marketplace.

How does Clements Marketplace compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Clements Marketplace most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Clements Marketplace's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Clements Marketplace have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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