Four Corners Grille

3841 Main Road, Tiverton, RI 02878

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026

Score

High Risk

Four Corners Grille has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

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

When inspectors have written things up, proper cold holding temperatures has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Tiverton restaurant, which scores around 84. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination (raw burgers over raw salmon and minced lobster). Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.

3-302.11

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

Inspector notes: Mozambique sauce was observed held at 64 degrees Fahrenheit (room temperature). 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)

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of pink and orange residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of and machine was actively being cleaned during time of inspection.

4-602.11

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at handwashing sink at server station.

5-103.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The screen door and some parts of the floor in the dish room were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

6-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Gasket for 2 door prep unit was observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Lobster sauce was observed held at 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Hot holding unit was adjusted and food was reheated during time of inspection.

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

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at handwashing sink at server station.

5-103.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the black rack in the dish room was observed with an accumulation of food debris and soil residue.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1. screen door; door sweep 2. coving in customer restroom 3. some parts of the floor in the dishroom The physical facilities to be in good repair and proper adjustment.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the back of the house have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Rhode Island Food Safety Manager license is expired. FMC must re-instate once food safety certificate is obtained.

2-102.12

Mar 28, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Four Corners Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Four Corners Grille on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Four Corners Grille?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Four Corners Grille.

How does Four Corners Grille compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Four Corners Grille most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Four Corners Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Four Corners Grille have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around six per visit.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Four Corners Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Four Corners Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Four Corners Grille is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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