The Woods Tavern
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
58
Score
The Woods Tavern has been inspected three times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 86, which The Woods Tavern's 58 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink in the kitchen was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 ppm.
4-501.114
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tomatoes were observed held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Food was observed stored "double panned" in the countertop prep refrigeration prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, food placed in unit under 2 hours prior to inspection. Food moved to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.
3-501.16(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer and ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food and biofilm respectively. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was moved to ware-washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Ice machine was broken down and ice was voluntarily disposed of by person in charge.
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 (TCS) foods. Chicken wings were placed hot in the refrigerator in plastic containers and stacked on top of each other. Chicken was moved to shallow sheet pans to properly cool.
3-501.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood ventilation system have an accumulation of grease. The non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary.
4-601.11(B)
58
Oct 17, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the oven and ice machine areas, 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
95
Oct 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 46-51 degrees Fahrenheit in the low boy unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 48 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Low boy unit was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Low boy unit must be repaired.
3-501.16(A)
Employees not reporting illness or health conditions
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. An employee illness policy was given to the person in charge during time of inspection.
2-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). Ice machine was taken out of service and must not be used until it is cleaned.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: Menus are lacking an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify staff if they have a food allergy.
2-101.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Burgers and filet medallions are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. The consumer advisory must also disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (salmon) was observed thawing with the package intact. ROP seafood must be removed from the package or the package must be opened when thawing. Salmon was observed held at 30 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. The person in charge removed the salmon from the package during time of inspection.
3-501.13
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hot dogs were observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. The person in charge relocated hot dogs to the walk-in cooler during time of inspection.
3-501.13
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of flies is not controlled as evidenced by flies in the dishwasher area. 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. Pest control service must be contacted.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the ice machine area and oven, 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
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls under the dry goods racks have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Woods Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Woods Tavern on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Woods Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Woods Tavern.
How does The Woods Tavern compare to other restaurants in West Greenwich?
The Woods Tavern most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the West Greenwich average of 86.
Has The Woods Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Woods Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Woods Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Woods Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Woods Tavern is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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