Orourkes Bar and Grille
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2025, Orourkes Bar and Grille has three inspections in the public record. Orourkes Bar and Grille was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Warwick facility scores 86, putting Orourkes Bar and Grille on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed sprinkling parsley onto ready-to-eat stuffed cod with bare hands. -Proper glove use and no bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods reviewed. -PIC reheated stuffed cod to 201 degrees Fahrenheit at time of inspection. 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
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener and slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. PIC moved can opener to 3-bay to wash, rinse and sanitize. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar area upstairs and downstairs were lacking paper towels. Staff provided paper towel during this inspection.
6-301.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cup was observed in the hand-washing sink. Staff removed cup from hand washing sink at time of inspection. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bar area upstairs and downstairs. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Staff provided soap at the time of this inspection.
6-301.11
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was (0) parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment shall sanitize in 3-bay sink until dishwasher is serviced and in good repair.
4-501.115
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. PIC moved scoop to dish washer to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Gaskets at the cold hold unit were observed in poor repair. Gaskets shall be repaired.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Mop sink located in the (storage) area observed not in good repair.
4-501.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the (walk-in cooler) was observed draining into a hand-washing sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
45
Mar 25, 2025
Reinspection for Opening
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment was observed in need of repair/adjustment... - The faucet to the 3 bay sink was observed to be missing a handle to control the water at the spout valve - The 3 bay sink was observed to be lacking drain stoppers Equipment is to be maintained in good repair/properly adjusted
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the sandwich prep unit gaskets were observed to have an accumulation of food residue and debris. Non-food-contact. surfaces are to be cleaned as often as necessary to preclude the buildup of debris
4-602.13
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in the ice machine area is constructed of unsealed cement, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
86
Mar 24, 2025
Opening
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & 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. The dish machine was adjusted at the time of inspection and observed to be properly measuring at 50 to 100 ppm by end of inspection.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, foods in the sandwich prep unit were observed held at 43 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Food items observed at 45 degrees and higher were voluntarily disposed of, and food items observed at 43 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the soda gun holder drain tube was observed to be missing at the bar area and dripping into the ice well below. The soda gun holder was relocated and ice was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-101.11
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in the ice machine area is constructed of unsealed cement, which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-101.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment was observed in need of repair/adjustment... - The sandwich prep unit was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit with food temps observed at 43 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Call was made for service at the time of inspection. PIC is to work from small portions until repaired. - The faucet to the 3 bay sink was observed to be missing a handle to control the water at the spout valve - The 3 bay sink was observed to be lacking drain stoppers Equipment is to be maintained in good repair/properly adjusted
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the sandwich prep unit gaskets were observed to have an accumulation of food residue and debris. Non-food-contact surfaces are to be cleaned as often as necessary to preclude the buildup of debris.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Orourkes Bar and Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Orourkes Bar and Grille on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Orourkes Bar and Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Orourkes Bar and Grille.
How does Orourkes Bar and Grille compare to other restaurants in Warwick?
Orourkes Bar and Grille most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.
Has Orourkes Bar and Grille's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Orourkes Bar and Grille have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Orourkes Bar and Grille means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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