Emerys Catering Service

425 Pavilion Ave, Warwick, RI 02886

Catering

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Emerys Catering Service has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The latest visit found four violations, down from seven violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, insects, rodents & animals not present has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Emerys Catering Service's latest score of 67 falls below the Warwick average of 86. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Backflow prevention air gap not adequate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the 3-bay sink was hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device. Sprayer hose spring was adjusted to allow for a proper air gap at the 3-bay sink at the time of inspection.

5-202.13

Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working spray bottles/containers used for storing chemicals were not stored properly to prevent the possible contamination of clean equipment (hanging from wire shelving at/over clean equipment storage racks). Chemicals must be stored in a way to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. Spray bottles were relocated for proper storage at the time of inspection.

7-201.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The garage door to the outside, located in the adjacent to the prep/cooking 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

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Corners of the dry storage and kitchen areas behind equipment were observed to have droppings and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and to aid in the current pest control program. Cleaning began at the time of inspection.

6-501.12

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: The ice bagging area (considered area of prep) does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas.

5-204.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located near the main kitchen 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

Insect control devices improperly placed or designed

Inspector notes: Insect control devices were observed above areas of prep and/or food equipment. Insect control devices must be installed in areas that do not allow for potential contamination of food and equipment.

6-202.13

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Several knives and food storage containers were observed with tape or an accumulation of tape adhesive and kept in a manner that did not prevent miscellaneous sources of contamination.

3-307.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The outside dumpsters were not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.

5-501.113

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The drain plug for an outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.

5-501.114

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employees' clothing or other personal belongings were observed stored on racks within prep/kitchen areas. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-305.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Emerys Catering Service last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Emerys Catering Service on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Emerys Catering Service?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emerys Catering Service.

How does Emerys Catering Service compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Emerys Catering Service most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Emerys Catering Service's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Emerys Catering Service have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Emerys Catering Service 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 Emerys Catering Service inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Emerys Catering Service is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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