Gregg's Restaurants
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Gregg's Restaurants has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The latest visit found one violation, down from two violations the time before.
The city-wide average is 88, putting Gregg's Restaurants squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food chips 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. See disposal.
3-301.11
86
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the dishwasher area is in poor repair. Cold water won't turn on. A plumbing system must be maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Sewage backflow not prevented
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an 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 (pickle 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)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The floor in the dipper well area has an accumulation of water. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
64
Aug 17, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 19 violations
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Plumbing observed for condensate from ice machine was observed in poor repair. Cup was observed being held over plumbing line. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair..
5-205.15
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soups, meatballs, turkey and gravy which was previously cooked and cooled, was only reheated to (105-129) degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds.
3-403.11
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various food products were observed being held passed the expiration date.PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.
3-501.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: Observed exposed wood in the dessert display cooler and the food storage shelves upstairs. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.
4-101.17
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: 3 bay sink located in the downstairs bakery area was not in good repair(observed leak).The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the: 1.food storage racks in walk in cooler and bakery walk in cooler have an accumulation of food residue and debris. 2.food bins in walk in cooler observed with biofilm and food residue. 3.gaskets in the salad prep observed with food residue and biofilm. 4.lights and hoods observed with dust and soil residue. 5.prep area shelves observed with an accumulation of food residue and debris 6.electrical wires over cook line observed with an accumulation of dust 7.ice scoop holster were observed with biofilm and food residue. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
4-602.13
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The condensate from the basement walk in cooler and bar lines was observed draining into large buckets. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.
6-202.110
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors and walls in the bakery walk in cooler downstairs and walk in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The following physical facilities were in poor repair: 1.floors in the back kitchen area is in poor repair(cracked and missing tiles). 2.holes observed in walls(upstairs) and warped FRP observed on walls(downstairs).The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the kitchen area do not have coving. 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 vents throughout kitchen, downstairs walk in cooler, and upstairs storage area has an accumulation of dust. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-201.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food was observed on the cook line and food storage area upstairs. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.112
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Several pans were observed with adhesive stickers. FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source.
3-307.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Employees personal items were observed being stored near prep units and cook kitchen lines. Employees personal items may not be stored with/near food meant for retail sale.
3-307.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items(Fish Buckets) are not being stored properly in their original protective package in the basement storage area.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Walk cooler in the kitchen area was not in good repair(observed ice buildup arounds doors, and plumbing line and bottom of the door was warped).
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gregg's Restaurants last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gregg's Restaurants on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does Gregg's Restaurants compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?
Gregg's Restaurants most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Kingstown average of 88.
Has Gregg's Restaurants's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gregg's Restaurants have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gregg's Restaurants 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 Gregg's Restaurants inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gregg's Restaurants is inspected around two times per year on average.
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