Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar

240 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Seafood

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Compared to the broader East Greenwich restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 5, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged calamari was observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from packaging upon thawing. Person in charge removed food from packaging.

3-501.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: 1) The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and the shellstock display/ice well has an accumulation of biofilm. 2) Food debris was observed in between the cooking equipment. Non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary.

4-602.13

Dec 28, 2023

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly in the kitchen low boy cooler to prevent cross-contamination (raw beef stored above raw seafood. 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. Items were properly rearranged at the time of inspection.

3-302.11

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate/melt from a bar ice well is draining into a container/bucket. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-402.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of knives stored in clean knife holders were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Knives were relocated to the dish area and properly washed/rinsed/sanitized at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A knife used in the downstairs prep area was observed to be chipped and not in good repair. Knife was taken out of serviced to be properly disposed of at the time of service.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors and walls behind equipment and storage shelving 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Greenwich Bay Oyster Bar 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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