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Folklore Provisions

301 Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Folklore Provisions stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Folklore Provisions's latest score of 82 falls below the Bristol average of 85. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Re-Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Steak, eggs, and oysters are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. Establishment is to add a consumer advisory with indicating symbols next to items that are raw or undercooked to both the breakfast and dinner menus.
3-603.11
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a 3-bay sink for the bar area in the dining room. The establishment is lacking a 3-bay sink for the bar in the dining room. Establishment is to install 3-bay sink for bar area to facilitate manual ware-washing of dishes and utensils.
4-301.12
82
Mar 18, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (toast) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Food items were disposed during the time of inspection.
3-301.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Steak, eggs, and oysters are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. Establishment is to add a consumer advisory with indicating symbols next to items that are raw or undercooked to both the breakfast and dinner menus.
3-603.11
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: The establishment is lacking a 3-bay sink for the bar area in the dining room. The establishment is lacking a 3-bay sink for the bar in the dining room. Establishment is to install 3-bay sink for bar area to facilitate manual ware-washing of dishes and utensils.
4-301.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The 3-bay sink drain in the kitchen area was observed to be leaking and is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
67
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (Shell Eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cooked bacon and tortillas) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC moved food items underneath raw eggs during time of inspection.
3-302.11
86
May 24, 2024
Opening
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the restroom is not self-closing.
6-501.19
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Folklore Provisions last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Folklore Provisions on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Folklore Provisions?

Across the inspection record, consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Folklore Provisions.

How does Folklore Provisions compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Folklore Provisions most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Folklore Provisions's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Folklore Provisions have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Folklore Provisions means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Folklore Provisions inspected?

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

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