Grace Barker Nursing Center

54 Barker Avenue, Warren, RI 02885

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Grace Barker Nursing Center three times, with records going back to 2023. On Oct 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited two times.

Among Warren restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures behind/under dishwasher/warewashing area do not have coving. Gap observed between the walls and floor. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: A section of the floor in the cambro storage area is constructed of unsealed concrete which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.

6-101.11

Oct 24, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The dishwasher is lacking a proper air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures behind/under the dishwasher is lacking coving. Large gap observed between the wall and the floor. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor near the cambro storage area is in poor repair. There is a section of unsealed concrete and an area that has crumbled away from the floor. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair, and able to be cleaned effectively.

6-201.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The door of the walk-in cooler is not in good repair. The inside, bottom of the door is cracked with jagged edges. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grace Barker Nursing Center last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grace Barker Nursing Center on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grace Barker Nursing Center?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grace Barker Nursing Center.

How does Grace Barker Nursing Center compare to other restaurants in Warren?

Grace Barker Nursing Center most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Warren average of 90.

Has Grace Barker Nursing Center's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Grace Barker Nursing Center have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Grace Barker Nursing Center 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 Grace Barker Nursing Center inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grace Barker Nursing Center is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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