Roger Williams University Hawks Nest

1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809
School / Childcare
License: Food Service (Non-Profit)
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Roger Williams University Hawks Nest has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: two violations last time, one this time.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surfaces clean is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bristol restaurant scores 85. The record reflects steady performance over time.

2
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
95
Dec 4, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine in the back storage room have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The floor in the hawk nest area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Establishment is to either repair or replace the portion of floor that is separating from sub-floor.
6-101.11
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Roger Williams University Hawks Nest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Roger Williams University Hawks Nest on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Roger Williams University Hawks Nest?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Roger Williams University Hawks Nest.

How does Roger Williams University Hawks Nest compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Roger Williams University Hawks Nest most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Roger Williams University Hawks Nest's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Roger Williams University Hawks Nest have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Roger Williams University Hawks Nest means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.