Thames Waterside Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Thames Waterside Bar and Grill five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Thames Waterside Bar and Grill's latest score of 64 falls below the Bristol average of 85. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (little necks) located in second cookline prep unit did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty. Tag was placed with Shellstock during the time of inspection.
3-203.12
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.
4-204.115
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food.
2-401.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the dessert prep unit. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in food repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The floor tiles and grout in the kitchen area were observed to be cracked and low and are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
64
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is to use 3-bay sink until unit is serviced.
4-501.114
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry 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.
3-302.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The individual and prep unit cutting boards in the kitchen are 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on several units including the prep units and the bar cooler on the first level. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The handle on the upper part of prep unit #2 located in the kitchen was not in good repair. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following areas have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris; -Lettuce storage cold unit -Fan and fan guards of the walk-in cooler -Walk-in cooler hinges on the outside of the unit 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)
64
Sep 6, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The walls in the kitchen area observed in poor repair. All holes/gaps/openings shall be sealed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Walls shall be smooth, durable, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Per interview of PIC, establishment is working with contractor to discuss quotes and time frame for repairs. -Establishment will follow up with Inspector on date of repairs. *This violation has not exceed the original correction date of 09/08/23.
6-501.11
95
Aug 18, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP lobster meat was observed held at 55-65 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. -Staff voluntarily disposed of the ROP lobster meat during this inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the can opener during this inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chowder observed at 170 degrees F. an placed hot in the walk-in cooler in containers greater than four inches deep. Proper cooling methods reviewed. -Staff portioned chowder onto shallow sheet pans to allow for rapid cooling in the walk-in cooler during this inspection. -Establishment shall keep a cooling food temperature log on foods in the cooling process. -Cooling food temperature log shall be completed and provided to Inspector upon the next re-inspection date.
3-501.15
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: ROP tuna and ROP lobster meat observed completely thawed out and still in reduced oxygen packaging. ROP tuna and ROP lobster meat observed at 55-65 degrees F. Label on products says, "Keep Frozen". -Staff voluntarily disposed of the ROP tuna and ROP lobster meat during this inspection.
3-501.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: Droppings observed in the kitchen 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 provide a certified statement from pest control stating plan of action to eliminate pest and plan on monitoring.
6-501.111
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Management's plan for assessing, monitoring, and controlling foodborne disease hazards is inadequate.
2-103.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. -Staff removed the open beverage container during this inspection.
2-401.11
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
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: All gaps/crevices/holes in the facility shall be sealed/covered. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thames Waterside Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thames Waterside Bar and Grill on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thames Waterside Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Thames Waterside Bar and Grill.
How does Thames Waterside Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Bristol?
Thames Waterside Bar and Grill most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.
Has Thames Waterside Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Thames Waterside Bar and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Thames Waterside Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Thames Waterside Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thames Waterside Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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