Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare

1 Dawn Hill Rd, Bristol, RI 02809

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare was last inspected on Nov 6, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Bristol average 85, so Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the dishwasher is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.

5-202.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment was turned off, and remaining ice was voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection. Establishment is to clean, sanitize and allow equipment to air dry prior to returning unit to service.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The hand sink faucet in the south wing kitchenette area was observed leaking and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the receiving area in the basement, 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

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The flooring material in the dishwashing and steamer drain area was observed splitting or beginning to curl and is no longer durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Standing water on the floor was observed next to cook line by the 3-bay sink and by the dishwasher. Sewage and other liquid waste are to drain into a proper drainage system or be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of waste. PIC directed staff to squeegee liquid waste into floor drain and then mop area.

5-402.13

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: 1-Door Reach-In #2 was observed held at an ambient temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items had been in unit for less than 4 hours and were moved to other refrigeration. Establishment shall not store TCS food items in unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less is obtained. Service call was placed during inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: The faucet at the 3-bay sink was observed to be leaking and in poor repair. Plumbing systems shall be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The receiving door to the outside, 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the air circulating fan and the refrigerator door gaskets 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.

4-601.11(B)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare.

How does Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Dawn Home for Rehab and Healthcare 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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