Joes Central Ave Bar & Grill

836 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Joes Central Ave Bar & Grill is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

When inspectors have written things up, food-contact surfaces has been the most frequent reason, cited one time.

By comparison, the average Pawtucket facility scores 87, putting Joes Central Ave Bar & Grill on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is not to use dishwasher until it is able to reach the proper chlorine sanitizer concentration. Establishment is using single service cups until the dishwasher is serviced.

4-501.114

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils ice machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off and put out of service at the time of inspection. Ice machine is not to be used until it is cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up

Inspector notes: Establishment is lacking drain plugs for the 3-bay sink. Establishment is to obtain drain plugs.

4-301.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joes Central Ave Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joes Central Ave Bar & Grill on file is from Jan 13, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Joes Central Ave Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Joes Central Ave Bar & Grill.

How does Joes Central Ave Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Pawtucket?

Joes Central Ave Bar & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pawtucket average of 87.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joes Central Ave Bar & 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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