Cocktail Hour Essentials

697 Quaker Lane, West Warwick, RI 02893
Grocery / Market
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Cocktail Hour Essentials stretching back to 2023. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to one violation previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP, showing up one time.

Restaurants in West Warwick average 88, so Cocktail Hour Essentials is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: Establishment was vacuum packaging cheese without approval. Establishment must submit a HACCP plan to RIDOH. Establishment to stop vacuum packaging cheese until approval.
8-201.13
95
Nov 20, 2023
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the employee restroom is not self-closing.
6-501.19
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cocktail Hour Essentials last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cocktail Hour Essentials on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cocktail Hour Essentials?

Across the inspection record, compliance with variance/specialized process/HACCP has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Cocktail Hour Essentials.

How does Cocktail Hour Essentials compare to other restaurants in West Warwick?

Cocktail Hour Essentials most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Warwick average of 88.

Has Cocktail Hour Essentials's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cocktail Hour Essentials have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about one previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Cocktail Hour Essentials inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cocktail Hour Essentials is inspected roughly once per year on average.