Coastal Catering

500 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Catering
License: Caterer or Commissary
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Mar 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Coastal Catering's 82 doesn't quite reach. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by dirty dishes on the floor and linen basket. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Dishes and linen basket were moved during time of inspection.
5-205.11
Food thawed using improper method
Inspector notes: Packages of imitation crab meat were observed thawing in the walk-in cooler with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). Seafood packaged in ROP shall be removed from original packaging prior to thawing to reintroduce oxygen into the food item. Food items were observed at 37 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection and were removed from packaging during time of inspection.
3-501.13
82
Nov 16, 2023
Opening
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coastal Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coastal Catering on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Coastal Catering compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Coastal Catering most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Coastal Catering's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Coastal Catering have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coastal Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.