The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant was last inspected on Sep 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Coventry average 88, so The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Food Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: All foods were observed held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Walk-in unit was adjusted to 40 degrees.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of deli slicer and vegetable slicer were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Veggie slicer was placed in 3-bay sink. Deli slicer was taken apart and in process of being sanitized. Slicer must be broken down and sanitized after every use.
4-601.11(A)
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: An accumulation of old droppings were observed in the corner of the dry storage area. Area to be cleaned and monitored.
6-501.12
74
Sep 23, 2024
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: All foods in walk-in were observed held at 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC adjusted walk-in at the time of inspection. Ambient dropped to 39.
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. Pasta was placed hot in the refrigerator in covered plastic container. Container was uncovered at the time of inspection. Cooling methods handout provided.
3-501.15
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety with RIDOH. PIC passed food safety course about 1 week ago and is waiting for certification number to submit CFSM paperwork.
2-102.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor behind equipment in the back kitchen area has an accumulation of droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
70
Dec 19, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Water used to poach eggs were observed stored under the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Water is stored in an area susceptible to splash and cross-contamination. Contamination must be prevented during storage. Water was relocated during time of inspection.
3-307.11
95
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 8 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: French Toast mix was observed held at 60 degrees Fahrenheit on the cart in the kitchen. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, French toast mix was out of refrigeration for about an hour. French toast mix was relocated to the refrigerator during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Corned beef hash was observed held at 94 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, corned beef hash had been left out of refrigeration for about an hour. Corned beef hash was placed on a sheet pan and relocated to the walk-in cooler to cool down during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Medicines stored or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employees' medicines were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. Medication was observed stored on the counter in the kitchen during time of inspection.
7-207.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage patties and linguica were observed held at 51 & 54 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep units. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Both were observed stored over the fill line. Per person in charge, both were placed in the prep unit about an hour prior to inspection. Sausage patties and linguica were both relocated under the fill line to cool during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A container was observed in the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service during time of inspection and must not be used until it is cleaned.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cheese was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Leafy greens were observed stored under the handwashing sink in the kitchen. Leafy greens are stored in an area susceptible to splash and cross-contamination. Contamination must be prevented during storage. Leafy greens were relocated during time of inspection.
3-307.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant.
How does The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Coventry?
The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Coventry average of 88.
Has The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant 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 Cozy Grill Family Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Cozy Grill Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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