Hills Tavern and Grill

417 Putnam Pk, Chepachet, RI 02814

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Hills Tavern and Grill has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 20, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 15 violations earlier on.

“Non-food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Hills Tavern and Grill's latest score of 61 falls below the Chepachet average of 91. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jun 20, 2024

Re-Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held at 42-44 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (vegetables) 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

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the women's toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer has an accumulation of frost buildup.

4-602.13

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator (2dr) and bar cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Inspector observed walk-in cooler to be in poor repair and dripping water. PIC informed; all product was moved from area.

6-501.11

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.

View 15 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

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Date marking for chicken vegetable soup and sausage soup exceeded 7 days.

3-501.18

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

Inspector notes: Several foods were observed held at 45-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.

3-501.16(A)

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pasta was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.

3-501.17

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.13

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the toilet room was lacking signage.

6-301.14

No designated area for employee eating or drinking (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cigarettes or other personal belongings were observed stored in the food preparation area. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions.

6-403.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Tomato's, drinks and sauce were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator (2 dr) and bar cooler door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

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

Inspector notes: Ambient of refrigerator (2dr) was at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC took unit out of service.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the refrigeration shelving has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer have an accumulation of frost build up.

4-602.13

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: The door to the women's toilet room is not self-closing.

6-501.19

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The wall in the kitchen area is in poor repair, observed being held together with tape. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hills Tavern and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hills Tavern and Grill on file is from Jun 20, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hills Tavern and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hills Tavern and Grill.

How does Hills Tavern and Grill compare to other restaurants in Chepachet?

Hills Tavern and Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Chepachet average of 91.

Has Hills Tavern and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hills Tavern and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hills Tavern and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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