Shannon View Inn

1901 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
American
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Shannon View Inn stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 24, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Across the inspection history, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

By comparison, the average Warwick facility scores 86, putting Shannon View Inn on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap (currently has an air break). Ice machine must have an air gap.
5-202.13
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH CFP at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.
2-102.12(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: A few droppings observed in the dry storage area, back prep area, and in the upstairs area. 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.
6-501.112
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Some floor tiles in the kitchen area, floor tiles in the back prep area, and walls in the back prep area observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors, walls, and ceilings must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
67
Sep 10, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap (currently has an air break). Ice machine must have an air gap. The
5-202.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back and door to the outside in basement, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-501.111
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety by RIDOH CFP at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Application provided.
2-102.12(A)
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by several droppings observed throughout the kitchen, on shelving, on food-contact surfaces of prep tables, in the upstairs dry storage area, dry storage area in the back kitchen, and droppings observed in the basement dry storage area. 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 must contact pest control to perform a full assessment/evaluation of the facility and pest control must provide a plan of action detailing the treatment plan and target date for eliminating pests.
6-501.112
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Some droppings observed on food-contact surfaces on the prep tables in the kitchen and on shelving in the kitchen. Staff cleaned the areas and washed, rinsed, and sanitized during this inspection.
3-307.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the areas and underneath/behind all kitchen and refrigerator fans in the back prep area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and several rodent droppings in various spots behind kitchen equipment and behind equipment in the back prep area. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean
6-501.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floors in the kitchen, floors in the back prep area, and walls in the back prep area observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors, walls, and ceilings must be smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-501.11
52
Aug 27, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking a proper air gap (air break observed at time of inspection). A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device. Provided PIC with air gap handouts.
5-202.13
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety by RIDOH CFP at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Application provided.
2-102.12(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with pinkish residue on back plate and in the shoot. PIC cleared ice out machine and contacted maintenance to service ice machine. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display
Inspector notes: Observed dishwasher in bar area and warewashing area chlorine concentration at 0ppm. PIC primed and ran both dishwashers chlorine concentration is still 0ppm. Establishment can wash and rinse dishes in dishwasher but shall use 3-bay sink to sanitize. Shall not use dishwasher to sanitizer until correct 150ppm-200ppm is used.
4-501.116
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by a dead mice observed on trap located on the side of 2 door sliding refrig. and rodent droppings in storage closet. Employee swept and mop closet at time of inspection. 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.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed back door screen with holes. The door to the outside, located in the back of the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Basement door to outside was 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
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Observed soiled mop in sanitized portion of 3-bay sink during time of inspection. Instructed PIC to relocate mop and wash, rinse and sanitize 3-bay sink.
3-307.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) Underneath equipment located in kitchen and warewashing area 2) fan in 2 door sliding refrig. has dust buildup
4-602.13
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Observed a hole in the wall under shelving in warewashing area next to storage unit (old walk-in cooler). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and some rodent droppings in various spots. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
39
May 1, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 24, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of rodent droppings observed throughout the phyical falicities and on equipment. 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.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, rodent droppings, and grease build up. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces throughout the establishment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, grease, food residue, and/or other debris.
4-602.13
82
Apr 10, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
Inspector notes: The hand wash sink in bar area was observed being used as a dump sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (deli slicer and veggie slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
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
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by a dead mouse observed in ware-washing area and rodent droppings observed throughout. 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.
6-501.111
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) Door tracks of refrigeration unit had food debris 2) Shelving in cook line had food deberis and old rodent droppings 3) Shelving in back storage area had dust and other debris 4) Plastic storage container lids and chemical container lids had rodent droppings 5) Fan cover in refrigetration unit
4-602.13
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility have an accumulation of soil residue, food debris, and rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shannon View Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shannon View Inn on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shannon View Inn?

Across the inspection record, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shannon View Inn.

How does Shannon View Inn compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Shannon View Inn most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Shannon View Inn's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shannon View Inn have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shannon View Inn means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.