Rod's Grille

6 Washington Street, Warren, RI 02885

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Rod's Grille has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Warewashing facilities” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Warren restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.

4-204.115

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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of black/brown residue and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of brown/black residue. Ice machine is to be cleaned.

4-601.11(B)

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of milk dispenser observed at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Service scheduled. Ice placed in bags around milk to keep milk in proper temperature until serviced.

3-501.16(A)

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.

4-204.115

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rod's Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rod's Grille on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rod's Grille?

Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rod's Grille.

How does Rod's Grille compare to other restaurants in Warren?

Rod's Grille most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

Has Rod's Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rod's Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rod's Grille 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 Rod's Grille inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rod's Grille is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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