Family Ties Restaurant

221 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Jul 8, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 8, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Tiverton facility scores 84, putting Family Ties Restaurant on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 48-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Time/temperature abused foods were voluntarily disposed of.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement is lacking on menus.
2-103.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen and dishroom were blocked by a rag and utenstil caddy. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Grill drawers (57 degrees Fahrenheit) and prep unit (50 degrees Fahrenheit) were observed in poor repair. Units were taken out of service to hold foods that require refrigeration.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the fryer backsplashes and the shelving in the walk-in have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
64
May 30, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: French Toast batter was observed held at (72) 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 placed on ice and in refrigeration during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as bread) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergen advisory statement is lacking on menus.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher in the kitchen and at the bar was (0) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Machines were adjusted and primed during inspection to the correct chemical concentration.
4-601.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Family Ties Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Family Ties Restaurant on file is from Jul 8, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Family Ties Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Family Ties Restaurant.

How does Family Ties Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Family Ties Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Family Ties Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Family Ties Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Family Ties Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.