Destiny's Diner

24 Gooding Avenue, Bristol, RI 02809
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Destiny's Diner, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Insects, rodents & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Bristol average 85, so Destiny's Diner is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back storage area, 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 not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 2-door reach-in refrigerator. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
90
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 31, 2023
Opening
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.
5-402.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, observed 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
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the Employee's toilet room is not self-closing. 6-202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Completely enclosed toilet facilities minimize the potential for the spread of disease by the movement of flies and other insects between the toilet facility and food preparation areas. -Except where a toilet room is located outside a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT and does not open directly into the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the PREMISES shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.
6-202.14
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Destiny's Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Destiny's Diner on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Destiny's Diner?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Destiny's Diner.

How does Destiny's Diner compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Destiny's Diner most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Destiny's Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Destiny's Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Destiny's Diner 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 Destiny's Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Destiny's Diner is inspected roughly once per year on average.