Ss Dion

520 Thames Street, Bristol, RI 02809

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Ss Dion. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: five violations versus four before.

Across the inspection history, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Bristol average 85, so Ss Dion trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Working containers were labeled during the time of inspection.

7-102.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the 2-door cookline low boy unit. Refrigerator gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

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)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Some floor tiles in the kitchen observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Floors/walls/ceiling shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance and side door for kitchen, are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

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

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) observed with food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the slicer during this inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, observed 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

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine observed with pink and black residue. The non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent buildup of residue.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Some floor tiles in the kitchen area observed in poor repair. Tiles observed cracked and chipped. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. -Floors shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ss Dion last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ss Dion on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ss Dion?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ss Dion.

How does Ss Dion compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Ss Dion most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Ss Dion's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ss Dion have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ss Dion 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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