The Franklin

195 Franklin Street, Bristol, RI 02809
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at The Franklin is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The Franklin's latest score of 67 falls below the Bristol average of 85. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Working containers were labeled during the time of inspection.
7-102.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of small flies is not controlled as evidenced by live activity in the kitchen and bar areas. 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 is to work with pest control to establishment plan of action.
6-501.111
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
Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of various 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. Ingredient containers were labeled during the time of inspection.
3-302.12
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Splashguard is needed between the mop sink and 3-bay sink to prevent contamination.
3-307.11
67
May 30, 2024
Opening
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwasher.
4-204.115
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the restrooms are not self-closing.
6-501.19
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Splashguard is needed between the mop sink and 3-bay sink to prevent contamination.
3-307.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Franklin last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Franklin on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Franklin?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Franklin.

How does The Franklin compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

The Franklin most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has The Franklin's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Franklin have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Franklin means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.