Luke's Inn
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Luke's Inn has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. 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 nine violations lately compared to roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.
Luke's Inn's latest score of 55 falls below the Warren average of 90. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the 1-door reach-in unit. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display.
4-203.12
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (clams) located in the walk-in cooler did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty. The tag must then be dated and retained for 90 calendar days.
3-203.12
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the back of the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredient are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.
3-302.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 1-door reach-in unit observed in poor repair, split away from the door. Rice cooker also observed in poor repair with duct tape on the handle. Gasket and rice cooker must be replaced.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine as well as the shelving in the walk-in cooler and other refrigeration units have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. These areas must be cleaned.
4-601.11(B)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The flooring throughout the kitchen is in poor repair with many cracked tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
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Jan 23, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the kitchen is in poor repair with many cracked tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 1-door reach-in observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. New gasket has been ordered.
4-501.11
86
Jan 9, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (broccoli) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment.
3-301.11
Hands not washed when required
Inspector notes: Employees were observed putting gloves on without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.
2-301.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pan was observed in the hand-washing sink at the cook/grill line. 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 (clams) located in the walk-in cooler 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.
3-202.18
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was disassembled and properly cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Ice machine is being emptied to be cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the back of the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Knives observed being stored between the prep unit and the prep table. This area is not clean. Knives must be stored in a clean, dry location.
3-307.11
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils observed displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 1-door reach-in observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket must be replaced.
4-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor throughout the kitchen is in poor repair with many cracked tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-101.11
41
Aug 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock (clams) located in the walk-in cooler 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. Tag must then be dated and kept in chronological order for 90 days.
3-202.18
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils (spoons for rice) were observed stored in stagnant water between uses.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 1-door reach-in was observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket must be replaced. In addition, a couple of rice cookers observed in poor repair with duct tape in place. Duct tape is not smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Rice cookers must be properly repaired or replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the kitchen shelving, the inner shelving and outer surfaces of equipment, and the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. These surfaces must be cleaned often enough to keep them clean.
4-602.13
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen (cook/grill line) is in poor repair, with many cracked tiles. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. The floor must be repaired using materials that are smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent.
6-101.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions. Unnecessary and non-functional equipment must be removed from the premises.
6-501.114
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives observed stored between a prep table and the prep unit.
3-307.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Some kitchen employees were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luke's Inn last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luke's Inn on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luke's Inn?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Luke's Inn.
How does Luke's Inn compare to other restaurants in Warren?
Luke's Inn most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.
Has Luke's Inn's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Luke's Inn have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Luke's Inn 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 Luke's Inn inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luke's Inn is inspected around two times per year on average.
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