East Bay Tavern

305 Lyon Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just one so far. The most recent report on file is from Jul 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

By comparison, the average East Providence facility scores 79, putting East Bay Tavern on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 1, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

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

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor and ceiling in the kitchen area are in poor repair. There are several cracked floor tiles and heavily stained ceiling tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-101.11

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice for drinks.

4-204.16

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Employee(s) must register in, and successfully complete, an approved course in food safety management.

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the prep unit and slide cooler observed in poor repair, split away from the doors. Gaskets are to be replaced.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was East Bay Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East Bay Tavern on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does East Bay Tavern compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

East Bay Tavern most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at East Bay Tavern 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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