Richardsons Kitchen and Bar
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
64
Score
Richardsons Kitchen and Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. On Sep 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Richardsons Kitchen and Bar's 64 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Service call placed.
7-204.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-203.12
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in 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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of insects is not controlled as evidenced by small flies observed in the facility. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment has active pest control. Pest control must be contacted to assess this issue and increase service as needed.
6-501.111
64
Sep 20, 2023
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the kitchen dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service call placed and is scheduled for today. Restaurant is not open today. As there is no 3-bay sink in the kitchen, if this dishwasher is not able to be repaired before food service (Wednesday, 9/20), paper products must be used until dishwasher is repaired and achieving proper sanitizer concentration.
4-501.114
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. The 3-bay sink at the bar must be used to sanitize barware until this dishwasher is serviced and reaching proper sanitizing temperature.
4-501.111
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Bar dishwasher observed to be leaking. All plumbing must remain in good repair.
5-205.15
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher at the bar. Temperature measuring indicator must be obtained to ensure proper sanitizing temperature is being reached.
4-302.13
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the kitchen dishwasher. Proper test strips must be obtained to ensure proper sanitizer concentration is being reached.
4-302.14
Warewashing sink compartments insufficient or improperly set up
Inspector notes: Facility is lacking a kitchen 3-bay sink. 3-bay sink was removed to install dishwasher. Facility must install a 3-bay sink capable of washing, rinsing, and sanitizing food equipment.
4-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is to be emptied and properly cleaned and sanitized prior to next use.
4-601.11(A)
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: A section of the floor in the kitchen is constructed of 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.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Richardsons Kitchen and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Richardsons Kitchen and Bar on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does Richardsons Kitchen and Bar compare to other restaurants in Warren?
Richardsons Kitchen and Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.
Has Richardsons Kitchen and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Richardsons Kitchen and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Richardsons Kitchen and 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 Richardsons Kitchen and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Richardsons Kitchen and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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