The Olde Theater Diner
Last inspected: Jun 30, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Olde Theater Diner, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Coventry sits at 88, putting The Olde Theater Diner on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 30, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by new droppings. 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.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: A gap was observed on the wall of the liquor room. Gap to be sealed.
6-501.11
86
May 28, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was less than 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. New dispenser was installed, but still testing below 100 ppm. Dispenser was tested several times. Proper testing procedures reviewed with PIC. Dispenser to not be used until adjusted AND tested.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in salad prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were placed in unit from walk-in in morning. Foods were relocated back to walk-in. Refrigeration technician was fixing unit at time of inspection. Unit to not be used until serviced and tested to ensure food temperatures will maintain a temperature of 41 or less.
3-501.16(A)
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by droppings. 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.
6-501.111
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the both bars and dry storage area has an accumulation rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
61
May 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the dispenser was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. Dish washer company was called at time of inspection. Tablets to be used until serviced.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Various foods were observed held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food was recently placed in all units (either recently prepped or recently brought from walk-in) all foods were brought back to walk in to rapidly cool. Divider to be added next to stove top to block heat from affecting top of prep unit.
3-501.16(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Allergy statement was lacking on the menu. Allergy statement to be added to the menus.
2-103.11
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
Improper cooling methods used
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Chicken and pasta was placed hot in the walk-in refrigerator in covered container. Per PIC, food was cooked 4 hours ago. Food was placed on sheet pans to finish cooling process.
3-501.15
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by new droppings. 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.
6-501.111
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the both bars and dry storage area has an accumulation rodent droppings. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of bio-film. Per PIC, ice machine will be cleaned before opening tomorrow.
4-602.13
43
Jun 17, 2024
Re-Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was <100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150-400 ppm. Per PIC dispenser was adjusted within the last week. Establishment to test sanitizer from dispenser prior to use. PIC to call technician to service unit. All equipment must be sanitized through dish machine.
4-501.114
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment was vacuum sealing corned beef without approval/HACCP plan. Establishment to discontinue use of vacuum sealing foods until approval is received. PIC elected disposal of corned beef. Vacuum sealer was removed from premises.
8-201.13
82
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer solution was observed in excess of 200 parts per million (ppm). A chlorine sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be between 50-100 ppm. Company arrived at the time of inspection and corrected dish machine.
7-204.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various foods in the steam table were observed held under 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were observed double panned. Moving forward establishment to no longer double pans on line. Items were placed in unit less than 2 hours ago and were moved to the stove top to reheat.
3-501.16(A)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: The date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-203.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 150 ppm. Company arrived at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (potatoes) foods. Potatoes were placed hot in the refrigerator in covered containers greater than four inches deep. Covers were removed. Proper cooling methods reviewed with PIC.
3-501.15
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The pre-flush spray hose at the dish machine is hanging below the flood rim. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap or installing an approved backflow prevention device.
5-304.12
52
May 15, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1) Ceiling tiles in take-out area observed with water damage 2) Splash guard in between grill and grill/pasta prep unit 3) Gaskets of the walk-in cooler and hot holding unit 4) Flip top of the grill prep unit observed to be loose fitting 5) The floors in the walk-in cooler observed with chipped epoxy paint. 6) The metal boards of the floor in the walk-in cooler observed creating a "tent-like" figure at the edges. PIC has requested maintenance service on items mentioned.
4-501.11
95
Apr 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the bar dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.114
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. Last date of sale were lacking. Shellstock tags must be maintained in chronological order correlated to the date that is recorded on the tag or label.
3-203.12
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 on the breakfast menu (eggs).
3-603.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: The following were stored improperly: 1) Portion container used as scoop at the pizza prep unit 2) Utensils observed in stagnant water at the seafood lowboy cooler
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: 1) Ceiling tiles in take-out area observed with water damage 2) Splash guard in between grill and grill/pasta prep unit 3) Gaskets of the walk-in cooler and hot holding unit 4) Flip top of the grill prep unit observed to be loose fitting 5) Singular cutting boards and the cutting boards of prep units observed to be scored. 6) The floors in the walk-in cooler observed with chipped epoxy paint. 7) The metal boards of the floor in the walk-in cooler observed creating a "tent-like" figure at the edges.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed to have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris: 1) The fan stored above the prep area in the kitchen 2) The bottom of prep tables 3) Inside of prep units, including the shelving and doors 4) floors, walls, and shelving of walk-in coolers 5) hood ventilation system
4-602.13
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm.
4-501.115
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls in the kitchen area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Olde Theater Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Olde Theater Diner on file is from Jun 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olde Theater Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Olde Theater Diner.
How does The Olde Theater Diner compare to other restaurants in Coventry?
The Olde Theater Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Coventry average of 88.
Has The Olde Theater Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Olde Theater Diner 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 Olde Theater Diner 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 Olde Theater Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Olde Theater Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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