Garden Grille

727 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Garden Grille stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up zero violations, compared to four violations previously.

Proper cold holding temperatures accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Pawtucket restaurants, the typical score is 87; Garden Grille is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beans, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours. Per PIC, beans were taken off heat over 2 hours ago and were observed at 100 DF at the time of inspection. Beans were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.14

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

Inspector notes: Prep unit #3 was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, foods were held in unit over night, and were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. No TCS foods are to be stored in unit until unit is able to hold and ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.

3-501.16(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain test strips.

4-302.14

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, Beans were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC. Beans were not in proper temperature and disposed of at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen. Establishment is to obtain internal temperature indicating device.

4-204.115

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The 1 door reach in #2 gasket was observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Feb 1, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Food items (rice, cheese, tomatoes, beans) was observed held at 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 items were voluntarily disposed of. Food items were moved from the fridge to the walk in to increase air flow. Ambient re-checked 39 D F

3-501.16(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by drink pitcher. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, Cooked vegetables was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.

3-501.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Garden Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Garden Grille on file is from Dec 19, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Garden Grille?

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

How does Garden Grille compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Garden Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Pawtucket average of 87.

Has Garden Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Garden Grille have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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