Pisco & Tequila

382 Thames Street, Bristol, RI 02809

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Pisco & Tequila has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from two violations up to six.

Restaurants in Bristol average 85, so Pisco & Tequila trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction

Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (little neck clams and mussels) located in cold drawers and chest freezer 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.

3-203.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Knives were observed stored inbetween the wall and the glove dispenser bracket. Utensils shall be stored on a dry clean surface. Knives were moved during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the Ansul discharge pipes, hood ventilation vents, and ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The flooring finish in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of various dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container. Bowls were removed from containers during time of inspection.

3-304.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils were placed into empty dry pan during time of inspection.

3-304.12

Apr 15, 2024

Opening

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Shellstock (mussels, clams) located in (cold drawer) 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. Tags must then be dated and retained/stored for 90 days in chronological order.

3-202.18

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP salmon observed thawing in the 1-door reach-in unit without being opened. Salmon temperature observed at 38 degreed F. Opening was created in the packaging for proper thawing.

3-501.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pisco & Tequila last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pisco & Tequila on file is from Feb 25, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Pisco & Tequila compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Pisco & Tequila most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Pisco & Tequila's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pisco & Tequila have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pisco & Tequila 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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