Common Pub and Grille

421 Wood St, Bristol, RI 02809

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Common Pub and Grille appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with zero violations after four on the prior visit.

Across the inspection history, food-contact surfaces is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bristol restaurant scores 85. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as beef and salmon) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as vegetables) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. Food items were moved to proper location of storage during time of inspection.

3-302.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer) were 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 during time of inspection to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Logs and Loaves of deli meats were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Logs and Loaves of deli meat must be marked with the date of opening. Date marks were placed on food items during time of inspection.

3-501.17

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the kitchen dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is to use 3-bay sink until unit is repaired. Call to service was placed during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

May 16, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was (0) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service was contacted. -Establishment will sanitize at the 3 bay sink until dishwasher has been serviced.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine observed with black residue. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

4-602.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Common Pub and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Common Pub and Grille on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Common Pub and Grille?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Common Pub and Grille.

How does Common Pub and Grille compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Common Pub and Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Common Pub and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Common Pub and Grille have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Common Pub and Grille 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 Common Pub and Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Common Pub and Grille is inspected around two times per year on average.

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