Dev's Tavern
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Dev's Tavern three times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “warewashing facilities”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Rhode Island restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.
4-302.14
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. Ice machine was turned off and put out of service at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the basement and by the pool table, are 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: The 3-bay sink faucet was observed leaking and in poor repair. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 1 door freezer have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The wall above the kitchen entrance is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The floor and wall junctures by the 2 door reach-in do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-501.11
64
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Three bay sink faucet was in poor repair, observed leak from faucet.
5-205.15
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Cheese, chicken and chili 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.
3-501.17
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the pool table 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
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cups being stored in bar cooler with lip surface in direct contact with frost.
4-903.11(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen area is in poor repair, observed hole with exposed concrete. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor junctures behind fryer does not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The bulkhead door to the basement is constructed of wood which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The following are constructed of wood: 1. Window ledge (behind fryer) 2. Doorway This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking a hood system for fryer.
4-301.14
47
Sep 20, 2023
Opening
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dev's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dev's Tavern on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dev's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dev's Tavern.
Has Dev's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dev's Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dev's Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dev's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dev's Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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