Swad

187 Willet Ave., Riverside, RI 02915

Indian

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Swad stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to six.

The most common issue across all inspections has been toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used, showing up one time.

Swad's latest score of 64 falls below the Riverside average of 82. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Environmental Complaint

3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) 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)

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Stainer observed in one of the hand-washing sinks. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.

5-205.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Containers of sauces were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting board of the large prep unit is very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler is draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.

5-403.12

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils must be stored in a clean, dry location.

3-304.12

Dec 17, 2024

Opening

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink. Test strips must be obtained.

4-302.14

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher. Thermo labels/device must be obtained.

4-204.115

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: The condensate from the walk-in cooler observed to be draining into a container. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain or evaporator

5-401.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the bar do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.

6-201.13

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Swad last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Swad on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Swad?

Across the inspection record, toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Swad.

How does Swad compare to other restaurants in Riverside?

Swad most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverside average of 82.

Has Swad's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Swad have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Swad 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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