Hope Diner

742 Hope St, Bristol, RI 02809

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, proper date marking and disposition is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Hope Diner's 74 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine

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

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Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Sanitizing solution was adjusted during the time of inspection and was observed at 100 ppm.

7-204.11

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

Inspector notes: Various food items were 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. Dates were added to food items during the time of inspection.

3-501.17

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor tiles in the walk-in cooler were observed to heavily cracked and are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Deli slicer was disassembled and cleaned during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

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

Inspector notes: Various sliced cheeses and food items were 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. PIC labeled food items during time of inspection.

3-501.17

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of various dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowls were removed from containers during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hope Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hope Diner on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hope Diner?

Across the inspection record, proper date marking and disposition has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hope Diner.

How does Hope Diner compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Hope Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Hope Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Hope Diner have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around three per visit.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hope Diner 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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