Riptide Sport Grille

1 Bay St, Tiverton, RI 02878

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Riptide Sport Grille. On Nov 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

Compared to other Tiverton restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as raw shelled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as bagged ketchup in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

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. Establishment must use 3 bay sink to sanitize dishes. Equipment to be properly adjusted.

4-501.114

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.

6-301.12

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

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. FMC must re-instate. Application provided during time of inspection.

2-102.12(A)

May 7, 2024

Environmental Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the bar refrigeration unit is draining into itself. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Riptide Sport Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Riptide Sport Grille on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Riptide Sport Grille compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Riptide Sport Grille most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Riptide Sport Grille's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Riptide Sport Grille have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Riptide Sport Grille 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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