Jbs on the Water

150 Conanicus Ae, Jamestown, RI 02835

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Jbs on the Water five times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 7, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Jamestown average 90, so Jbs on the Water trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Cole slaw was observed held on ice at 56 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items were voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method

Inspector notes: Cubed tuna was observed thawed in its original reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in the salad prep unit. Seafood items packaged in ROP packaging shall be completely removed from their original packaging prior to thawing to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the food items. Food item was observed held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and was voluntarily disposed of during the time of inspection.

3-501.13

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.

3-402.12

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, creamy red sauce and relish were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Food items were still in the cooling process and were transferred into hotel pans to cool more efficiently. Proper cooling methods reviewed during the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The individual cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Nov 15, 2024

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2024

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 31, 2024

Environmental Complaint

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The seafood walk-in cooler was observed held at 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. TCS food items were voluntarily disposed of. Establishment placed service call during inspection. Establishment is not to store TCS foods in walk-in cooler until ambient temperature is 41 degrees or below.

3-501.16(A)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: A bucket was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shellstock (steamer clams and oysters) located in (seafood walk-in) did not have the proper identification tags. Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty.

3-203.12

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged tuna was observed in prep unit without air being allowed back into package. Item was voluntarily disposed of. Item was observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-501.13

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Apr 12, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

3-603.11

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

3-304.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jbs on the Water last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jbs on the Water on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jbs on the Water?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jbs on the Water.

How does Jbs on the Water compare to other restaurants in Jamestown?

Jbs on the Water most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamestown average of 90.

Has Jbs on the Water's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jbs on the Water have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jbs on the Water means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Jbs on the Water inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jbs on the Water is inspected around two times per year on average.

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