Monfortes Bar

493 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
Bar / Pub
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Monfortes Bar has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Monfortes Bar's latest score of 67 falls below the East Providence average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
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No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink at the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Machine was cleaned and sanitized at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration unit(s). 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
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
67
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black residue and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was drained, cleaned, and sanitized during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
90
Apr 24, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is being properly cleaned/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Monfortes Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Monfortes Bar on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Monfortes Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Monfortes Bar.

How does Monfortes Bar compare to other restaurants in East Providence?

Monfortes Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the East Providence average of 79.

Has Monfortes Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Monfortes Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Monfortes Bar 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 Monfortes Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Monfortes Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.