The Guild Warren

99 Water St, Warren, RI 02885

Bar / Pub

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Guild Warren has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which The Guild Warren's 86 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 6, 2026

Re-Inspection

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

View 2 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of dried food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Doors to the outside are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Parts needed to repair doors are on-site for maintenance to install.

6-202.15

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Ham (prepped 12/5) and turkey (prepped 11/28) observed past the 7-day expiration date. Voluntary disposal during inspection. Date marking and disposition reviewed.

3-501.18

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (mussels) located in the walk-in cooler 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. In addition, 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.

3-203.12

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dishwashers at the bar and in the kitchen.

4-204.115

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients observed 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

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The doors to the outside are not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Pasta, pulled pork, and turkey in prep units observed with temperatures of 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. Products observed to be over the fill line of the containers. The food product in the lower part of the container observed at 41 degrees F. Top layer of food products moved to colder location. Food products must not be stacked high in the prep unit containers in order for food to remain at proper temperature.

3-501.16(A)

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

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometer is lacking in the 1-door reach-in. Cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display. PIC is to be sure that all refrigeration units have internal thermometers to monitor temperatures.

4-203.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gasket of the 1-door reach-in observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket is to be replaced.

4-501.11

May 31, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

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

Working containers of toxic materials not identified

Inspector notes: Spray bottles used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed outside, adjacent to the kitchen. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.

6-501.114

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Guild Warren last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Guild Warren on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Guild Warren?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Guild Warren.

How does The Guild Warren compare to other restaurants in Warren?

The Guild Warren most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

Has The Guild Warren's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Guild Warren have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Guild Warren 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 Guild Warren inspected?

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

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