Garfield Social Club
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
30
Score
Garfield Social Club has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Garfield Social Club was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has not been favorable, with the count rising from seven to 12 between inspections.
Food-contact surfaces accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Central Falls average 82, so Garfield Social Club trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (hotdog) 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. Hotdog was reheated to 179 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection.
3-301.11
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly
Inspector notes: Spray pesticide (Raid) was stored with food, equipment, utensils, or single service items. This pesticide is not approved. Establishment to cease use.
7-206.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine (pink, orange and black residue) and slicer (food debris) were observed soiled. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service during time of inspection. Ice was voluntarily disposed of. Slicer to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
4-602.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as deli meat 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 present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-101.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Certified Food Safety Manager license is expired. FMC to re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Warewashing aids, colander, and bowl were observed in the hand-washing sinks. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged swordfish was observed thawing in the lowboy cooler with the packaging still intact. Fish was temped at 34 degrees Fahrenheit. Reduced oxygen packaged/ vacuumed packaged fish products must be removed from packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration or by thawing by submerging under cold running water, (you can keep the product in its packaging during thawing) but you must remove it immediately once thawed. The product temperature during thawing should not exceed 41°F. Fish was fully removed from ROP packaging during time of inspection.
3-501.13
Food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them. After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Sanitizer for 3 bay sink was set up during time of inspection.
4-501.115
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Cases of single service items were observed stored on the floor in the basement. Single service items to be stored 6 inches off from floor.
4-903.11(A)
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Vegetables and cases of food were observed stored on the floor in the hallway leading to basement and in walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC informed.
3-305.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
30
Jan 16, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 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. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 1. Food contact surfaces of slicer was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was taken out of service during time of inspection. Slicer to be cleaned and sanitized prior to use. 2. Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of and machine was taken out of service during time of inspection. Ice machine to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to use.
4-602.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Warewashing aids, colander, and bowl were observed in the hand-washing sinks. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacles in toilet rooms are lacking covers. A toilet room shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary products.
5-501.17
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ice used for beverages was observed stored with soda lines and in direct contact with cold plate. PIC informed to cease practice.
3-307.11
Handwashing sign not posted
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handsinks are lacking handwashing signage. State guidance provided.
6-301.14
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under shelving in basement have an accumulation of soil residue and debris (especially under shelving). The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garfield Social Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garfield Social Club on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garfield Social Club?
Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garfield Social Club.
How does Garfield Social Club compare to other restaurants in Central Falls?
Garfield Social Club most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Central Falls average of 82.
Has Garfield Social Club's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Garfield Social Club have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about seven per visit to around 12 more recently.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Garfield Social Club 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.
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