Rhode Island Veterans Home

480 Metacom Ave, Bristol, RI 02809

Healthcare Facility

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Rhode Island Veterans Home has three inspections in the public record. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Bristol restaurant, which scores around 85. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels. Paper towels were provided during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of PIC, cooked pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers. Food items were placed into smaller containers and let uncovered to rapidly cool.

3-501.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 4-door reach-in unit and the hot hold unit gasket on the alpha unit. Refrigerator and hot hold gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Oct 15, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Roasted pork loin was observed held at 124 degrees Fahrenheit in a Cambro unit prior to delivery to Charlie Unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Pork loin was placed into Cambro unit less than 2 hours prior to inspection. Pork loin was placed back into oven and reheated to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-501.16(A)

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Imitation crab meat was observed thawing in walk-in cooler #2 with intact reduced oxygen packaging (ROP). ROP seafood prior to thawing must be removed from packaging to allow the reintroduction of oxygen into the product. Product was observed frozen and was removed from packaging during time of inspection.

3-501.13

Dec 22, 2023

Routine

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

View 4 violations

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking an air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed. An air gap is required in the following areas: Fox Trot exterior kitchen, Echo exterior kitchen, Delta exterior kitchen, Bravo exterior kitchen, Alpha exterior kitchen, and Charlie exterior kitchen.

5-402.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Vegetable puree and cod fish observed held at 127-130 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. -Staff reheated the TCS foods to 165 degrees F. or above during this inspection. -Proper hot holding temperatures reviewed.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) in the Echo prep area observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Blade on can opener observed rusted and in poor repair. Establishment replaced the blade during this inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walls in the exterior kitchens by the oven are constructed of sheet rock. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms. Walls shall be replaced in the following areas: Foxtrot exterior, Echo exterior, Delta exterior, Bravo exterior, and Alpha exterior.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rhode Island Veterans Home last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rhode Island Veterans Home on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rhode Island Veterans Home?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rhode Island Veterans Home.

How does Rhode Island Veterans Home compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Rhode Island Veterans Home most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Rhode Island Veterans Home's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rhode Island Veterans Home have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rhode Island Veterans Home means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Rhode Island Veterans Home inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rhode Island Veterans Home is inspected around two times per year on average.

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