Luckys Bar and Grille

1175 Warren Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Luckys Bar and Grille. Luckys Bar and Grille was last inspected on Jun 5, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average East Providence facility scores 79, putting Luckys Bar and Grille on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Chili observed in the walk-in cooler dated 5/27. Foods prepared in the establishment are only safe for 7 days. Voluntary disposal during inspection.

3-501.18

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.

4-203.12

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of brown/black residue (ice machine), food, and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is being emptied to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink at the cook/grill line was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

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

Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice used for drinks.

4-204.16

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards of prep unit #1 is 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

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

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

5-205.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, ice machine, knives) were observed with an accumulation of residue, food, and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is being drained to be properly cleaned.

4-601.11(A)

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in refrigeration unit is draining into a fish bucket. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain or be evaporated using an evaporator.

5-403.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Employee must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as Certified Food Safety Manager.

2-102.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards of the prep units 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

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of prep unit #1, the 2-door reach-in, and the single lowboy unit, were observed in poor repair, splitting away from the doors. Gaskets are to be replaced.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luckys Bar and Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luckys Bar and Grille on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luckys Bar and Grille?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Luckys Bar and Grille.

How does Luckys Bar and Grille compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Luckys Bar and Grille most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Luckys Bar and Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luckys Bar and Grille have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Luckys Bar and Grille 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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