Coddington Brewing Co

210 Coddington Highway, Middletown, RI 02840

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The latest visit found four violations, down from seven violations the time before.

Across the inspection history, proper cold holding temperatures is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Middletown restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat corned beef and sliced turkey and veggies in the basement walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 42-44 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient temperature of unit was 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC took prep unit out of service and replaced with new unit during time of inspection. Foods were placed into other refrigeration to chill.

3-501.16(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar area was observed being used as a dump sink. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Spicy chicken, pasta and rice were observed in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Foods were placed into shallower containers to continue proper cooling process.

3-501.15

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: Both prep sinks in the kitchen and both ice bins in the bar area are lacking properly designed air gaps. Air gaps must be adjusted to prevent back siphonage of water in an event of negative pressure within water supply system.

5-202.13

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Deli slicer was disassembled and cleaned at time of inspection.

4-602.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Watermelon was observed held at 42 degrees Fahrenheit in the slide top bar cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. The sliced watermelon had been prepared morning of inspection and was moved into other refrigeration. Service was called during time of inspection and cooler was able to maintain an ambient temperature of 37 degrees Fahrenheit post repair.

3-501.16(A)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machines within the establishment.

4-204.115

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar area was observed being used as a dump sink. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The hand sink, prep sink, and 3-bay sink located in the kitchen area were leaking from the faucet. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board on the pasta prep unit is 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coddington Brewing Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coddington Brewing Co on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Coddington Brewing Co?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Coddington Brewing Co.

How does Coddington Brewing Co compare to other restaurants in Middletown?

Coddington Brewing Co most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.

Has Coddington Brewing Co's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coddington Brewing Co have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Coddington Brewing Co 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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