The Boat House Restaurant

The Villages At Mount Hope Bay, Tiverton, RI 02878

Seafood

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent report on file is from Jun 30, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up four violations, compared to five violations previously.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food-contact surfaces, showing up one time.

Compared to other Tiverton restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the slicer and interior ice machines were observed with an accumulation of food and/ or residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was cleaned during time of inspection. Ice machines were taken out of service; ice machines to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized prior to use. Service call was placed during time of inspection.

4-602.11

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

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the exterior bar area were blocked by miscellaneous bar tools. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Exterior walk-in cooler gasket was observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in exterior walk-in cooler and backsplashes of various sinks (caulking observed in poor repair affecting cleanability) have an accumulation of residue and debris.

4-601.11(B)

May 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The ambient temperature of the salad/sandwich unit was observed held at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All foods were voluntarily disposed of. Unit must be serviced and maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees or below before use.

3-501.16(A)

Handwashing sign not posted (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Handwashing signage was missing in back hand sink.

6-301.14

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mixing bowl was observed in contact with lettuce. The top layer of lettuce was disposed of.

3-307.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Refuse and debris was observed in the dumpster encloser.

5-501.115

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Foam tubing observed over a food prep area that was in bad repair. The foam piece was taken off during inspection

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Boat House Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Boat House Restaurant on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Boat House Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited one time, more than any other issue at The Boat House Restaurant.

How does The Boat House Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

The Boat House Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has The Boat House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Boat House Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about five previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Boat House Restaurant 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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