Elis Restaurant

Chapel Street, New Shoreham, RI 02807

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Elis Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The last inspection found four violations, up from two the time before.

Across the inspection history, sewage & waste water properly disposed is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Elis Restaurant's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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. Air gap handout provided.

5-402.11

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-203.12

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various foods 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

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety certified with RIDOH. Application provided.

2-102.12(A)

Jul 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-203.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

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. Tube was replaced at the time of inspection and retested.

4-601.11(A)

Jul 18, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

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

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

5-402.11

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

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 46-48 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 was voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dish machine.

4-302.14

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The Reach-In single door was frozen over and not able to hold foods at an adequate temperature. Unit was taken out of service and refrigeration was called.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Elis Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Elis Restaurant on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Elis Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, sewage & waste water properly disposed has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Elis Restaurant.

How does Elis Restaurant compare to other restaurants in New Shoreham?

Elis Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the New Shoreham average of 85.

Has Elis Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Elis Restaurant have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Elis Restaurant 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 Elis Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Elis Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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