Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
95
Score
The inspection history at Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar is still short, with only two visits logged. Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar was last inspected on Feb 13, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly 17 violations earlier on.
Restaurants in Providence average 80, so Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Staff was observed scooping ice with a beverage class. PIC informed.
3-307.11
95
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 17 violations
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed touching ready to eat food (salad greens) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Affected foods disposed.
3-301.11
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: House-made tomato jam and apple butter were observed with dates exceeding 7 days. PIC disposed.
3-501.18
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.
5-402.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (liquid eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cheeses) 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
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
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Hot water was not available at the bar 3-bay sink.
5-104.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine, slicer, stand mixer bowl, dough roller) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. All items taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized; ice disposed.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-103.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Inspector provided.
4-302.14
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the basement prep area was observed with peeling/cracked paint.
6-201.16
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pork was observed held above fill line in prep unit at 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Pork out of temperature control was disposed.
3-501.16(A)
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry and liquid ingredients are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food. PIC labeled containers during inspection.
3-302.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located at the hostess desk, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop was stored in the bar ice bin with handle in contact with ice. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Inspector place scoop so that handle was exposed.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -prep unit door gaskets -thermometer cover held with tape on upstairs prep unit -upstairs freezer door (insulation exposed).
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the basement knife rack and the stand mixers have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: The outside dumpsters are not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.113
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar compare to other restaurants in Providence?
Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.
Has Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rogue Island Local Kitchen and Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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