The Love Shack Live Fire Grill

440 Child Street, Warren, RI 02885

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, The Love Shack Live Fire Grill has three inspections in the public record. On Apr 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 90, which The Love Shack Live Fire Grill's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Ambient temperature of bar glass cold hold observed at 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemonade observed with a temperature of 52 degrees F. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Lemonade in this unit was voluntarily disposed of during inspection. Service call placed. TCS foods are not to be stored in this unit until it is serviced and maintaining a consistent temperature at/below 41 degrees F.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Prep unit #1 (cook/grill line) is not in good repair. It is not currently in use. Service call has been placed and is expected today. Equipment must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The entrance door is 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

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

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

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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. Service call placed. 3-bay sink was set up and is to be used until dishwasher is repaired and has proper sanitizing concentration.

4-501.114

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

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

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

Inspector notes: Working containers of 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.

3-302.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards of the prep units are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Jan 8, 2024

Opening

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Leak observed at the kitchen 3-bay sink and the dishwasher. Bar handsink does not have a hat water faucet knob. Plumbing must be maintained in good repair.

5-205.15

Sewage backflow not prevented

Inspector notes: The sink used for food preparation is lacking a proper air gap. A direct connection must not exist between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food is placed.

5-402.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: Doors to the outside, located at the front and side of the facility, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Love Shack Live Fire Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Love Shack Live Fire Grill on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Love Shack Live Fire Grill?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Love Shack Live Fire Grill.

How does The Love Shack Live Fire Grill compare to other restaurants in Warren?

The Love Shack Live Fire Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

Has The Love Shack Live Fire Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Love Shack Live Fire Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Love Shack Live Fire Grill 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 Love Shack Live Fire Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Love Shack Live Fire Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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