Durks Bar Bq

33 Aborn St, Providence, RI 02903

American

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Aug 8, 2024

Score

High Risk

Durks Bar Bq has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 8, 2024. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

When inspectors have written things up, food-contact surfaces has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

That's lower than the typical Providence restaurant, which scores around 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

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

View 8 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Staff set-up sanitizer in 3-bay sink during inspection. PIC to call for service

4-501.114

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

Inspector notes: Sausages were observed held at 128-131 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Staff reheated during inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Al leak was observed at the 3-bay sink.

5-205.15

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

Inspector notes: The dish machine was not dispensing sanitizer as evidenced by test strip reading 0 ppm. All dishes and utensils must be sanitized in 3-bay sink until machine is serviced.

4-204.117

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings in the basement near walk-in cooler. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Containers of sliced potatoes and pickles were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pasta was observed cooling in the 3-bay sink. Staff removed from 3-bay sink during inspection.

3-307.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Reach-in refrigerator and prep unit in kitchen are not in good repair. Refrigerator was observed holding an ambient temperature of 50 degrees (no foods requiring refrigeration stored inside); the foods in the prep unit were observed held on ice and not operating. PIC stated service has been contacted for both units.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Durks Bar Bq last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Durks Bar Bq on file is from Aug 8, 2024. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Durks Bar Bq?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Durks Bar Bq.

How does Durks Bar Bq compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Durks Bar Bq most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Providence average of 80.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Durks Bar Bq means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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