The Corner House

3880 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Corner House has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food properly labeled”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Warwick sits at 86, putting The Corner House on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

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

View 7 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as leafy greens) in the flip top prep unit. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.

3-302.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Maintenance service requested at the time of inspection. Establishment to use dishwasher to wash ONLY. All equipment and utensils to be used at 3-bay sink.

4-501.114

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Meatballs was observed held at 41-48 degrees Fahrenheit. Food was observed to be overfilled in hotel pans in the flip top prep units. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was put in prep unit under 3 hours prior to inspection. Food moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. 1) Deli meats were sliced then wrapped in wax paper and placed past the fill line in hotel pans that were stored in the flip top prep unit. 2) Prepared foods (roasted veggies) were placed in plastic containers and stacked in the reach-in cooler. Foods moved to sheet trays and into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Proper cooling procedures reviewed with staff. Cooling handouts and logs left with staff.

3-501.15

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Prepared foods and baked goods that are packaged in the food establishment were observed with inadequate food labels. Major allergens were observed missing from various food labels. Food labeling guides and major allergens poster given to person in charge.

3-602.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was broken down and moved to ware-washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine has an accumulation of orange/pink residue. The ice machine must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the possible contamination of ice.

4-601.11(B)

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cut (pickled) vegetables were observed held past their seven day date marking. PIC voluntariliy disposed of food.

3-501.18

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Several items throughout the retail area of the establishment (accessible as grab and go for customers) packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. Proper labeling hand out given to PIC at time of inspection.

3-602.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine and quaternary ammonimum sanitizing solutions for the dish machine and three bay sink respectively.

4-302.14

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Several foods throughout the retail areas packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

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

Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in unclean area between prep unit and table. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of shelving in the bakery area have an accumulation of food debris.

4-601.11(B)

Jun 5, 2023

Opening

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit in the kitchen was observed with the condensate leaking into the prep unit. PIC stated refrigeration will look at unit.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The drain plug for the outside dumpster is missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place. PIC to contact dumpster company.

5-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Corner House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Corner House on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Corner House?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Corner House.

How does The Corner House compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

The Corner House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Warwick average of 86.

Has The Corner House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Corner House have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Corner House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Corner House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Corner House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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