The Lunch Bucket

30 Water Street Block, Island, RI 02807

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at The Lunch Bucket stretching back to 2023. The Lunch Bucket was last inspected on May 29, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near one violation each time.

Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 88, putting The Lunch Bucket squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP seafood was observed stored with the package in tact. ROP seafood ranged from 31-43 degrees Fahrenheit. All product 38 degrees and above was disposed of. ROP seafood must be removed from the package BEFORE thawing.

3-501.13

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (potato slicer) was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC took apart slicer and took it to 3-bay. PIC to instruct all staff on proper sanitizing.

4-601.11(A)

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: An allergy statement is lacking on all menus. Per PIC, new menu is being printed. Allergy statement will be added.

2-103.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Per PIC, new screen door is to be delivered with-in the week.

6-202.15

Jul 20, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

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

3-302.11

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held between 47-55 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All foods that were stored in units greater than 4 hours were disposed.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, potato dicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was disposed of.

4-601.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by large amount of flies observed. 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. PIC stated they order fly traps (Traps must be stored away from food preparation areas)

6-501.111

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the kitchen, is not tight-fitting (door was propped open to allow airflow). Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Per PIC, establishment has a tight-fitting screen on order. Until screen door is installed, door to remain closed.

6-202.15

Sewage & waste water properly disposed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The dish washer was observed draining into the prep sink. The tube for the dish washer was relocated into the floor drain. The expresso machine was observed draining into a bucket. The waste must drain directly into a drain.

5-403.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The prep unit and juice refrigerator were observed not able to hold an adequate ambient temperature. Both units were taken out of service. PIC contacted refrigeration technician to service unit.

4-501.11

May 18, 2023

Opening

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Lunch Bucket last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Lunch Bucket on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Lunch Bucket?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Lunch Bucket.

How does The Lunch Bucket compare to other restaurants in Island?

The Lunch Bucket most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Island average of 88.

Has The Lunch Bucket's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at The Lunch Bucket have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around one per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Lunch Bucket 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 Lunch Bucket inspected?

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

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