Strings Bar and Grill

183 George Waterman Rd, Johnston, RI 02919

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Strings Bar and Grill is still short, with only two visits logged. On Apr 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from 13 violations to two.

Certified food protection manager comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Johnston restaurants, the typical score is 77; Strings Bar and Grill is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served.

2-102.12(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep unit shelves, under grill shelves, and hood vents) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 13 violations

Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Pasta), which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. PIC voluntarily disposed of food product.

3-501.14

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of (PIC), (pasta) was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep.PIC informed and disposed.

3-501.15

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: (Fish) was observed thawing on sheet pans on bakers rack. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing.

3-501.13

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Working containers of (dry spices) 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.

3-602.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Unit taken out of service and ice disposed.

4-601.11(A)

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Handwashing sign not posted

Inspector notes: Handwashing sink in kitchen is lacking signage.

6-301.14

Certified food protection manager (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Strainer were observed in the hand-washing sink at bar. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

6-301.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (prep units, refrigerator, shelves under grill, hood vents, and bakers rack ) 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 in the ice machine area have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Inspector observed knife between stored between prep unit and table.

3-304.12

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source

Inspector notes: Inspector observed salad being stored in refrigerator uncovered.

3-307.11

Employee not wearing required hair restraint

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Strings Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Strings Bar and Grill on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Strings Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, certified food protection manager has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Strings Bar and Grill.

How does Strings Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Johnston?

Strings Bar and Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Johnston average of 77.

Has Strings Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Strings Bar and Grill have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about 13 previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Strings Bar and Grill 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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