Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 20 violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Smithfield average 78, so Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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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
Jul 29, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The outside refuse area (off basement) has an accumulation of kegs. PIC stated pickup has been scheduled. Refuse areas must be free from trash, clutter and maintained.
5-501.115
95
Jul 21, 2025
Re-Inspection
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Uncovered containers of food observed in the freezer and refrigerator. Food must be protected from contamination by packaging, covered containers, or wrapping.
3-302.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils were not sanitized. The required utensil surface temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was not achieved during the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher as evidenced by the failure of the thermolabel (temperature indicator) affixed to the surface of a utensil to turn black. Service was called during inspection, and 3 bay sink will be used for sanitizing equipment and utensils until dishwasher is serviced.
4-501.114
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & 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--400 ppm.
4-501.114
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen cooking area was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of ethe ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen, and basement storeage area.
4-903.11(A)
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Tongs observed stored on an unclean surface (ansul system pie) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-102.11(A)
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Oil observed stored on the floor beneath a hand sink in the kitchen. Food must be stored in a clean dry location, where it is not subject to dust, splash, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: portable fans in kitchen prep units refrigerator freezer ice machine fryer area beneath grills cold drawers kitchen shelves cart next to fryer prep table, especially around hardware.
4-602.13
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Hand sinks in the kitchen has an accumulation of soil residue. Plumbing fixtures must be maintained clean.
6-501.18
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The oil recycling receptacle has an accumulation of grease and debris, both on it and the area beneath.
5-501.110
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls in the kitchen especially in prep area, and beneath the 3 bay sink, have an accumulation of soil residue and/or debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: The basement storage area has an accumulation of soil residue, leaves, cobwebs, debris, unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and items. Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the basement storage area is unfinished or poor repair, with exposed spun insulation. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the basement storage area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The screen door near the cooking area has an accumulation of dust and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The outside area outside the basement storage areas have an accumulation of litter, debris, vegetation, and rocks. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
21
Jul 9, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items observed stored on the floor in the basement. Single service items shall be stored in a clean dry area where they are not subject to dust, splash, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches above the floor.
4-903.11(A)
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
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.
7-204.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Uncovered containers of food observed in the freezer. Food must be protected from contamination by packaging, covered containers, or wrapping.
3-302.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person in charge was present as needed at the time of inspection.
2-101.11
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by the drain tray from the bar. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.
5-205.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen and bar were was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, mandolin, stacked pans on clean storage rack) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items are to be cleaned and sanitized before use.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm and soil residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was turned off, emptied, and bagged ice provided during inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the small refrigeration unit(s). 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.
4-204-112
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen and basement storage area.
4-903.11(A)
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the bar.
4-302.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The screen door near the cooking area has an accumulation of dust and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Handwashing sign not posted
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar was lacking proper signage.
6-301.14
Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: Utensils in the bar are displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-904.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: prep units including gaskets cold drawers ice machine fryers oven grills ingredient containers in cooking area utensil storage bins portable fans can opener base rolling rack sheet pans used for storage on rolling rack red & green buckets Chest freezers in basement have an accumulation of frost and debris.
4-602.13
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: The oil recycling receptacle has an accumulation of grease and debris, both on it an on the area beneath. Oil receptacle must be cleaned or replaced.
5-501.116
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The outside area outside the basement storage areas have an accumulation of litter, debris, vegetation, old wood, and rocks. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
19
Jan 9, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer (ice accumulation) in the basement have an accumulation food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the basement area is not covered with a smooth, durable, and easily cleanable (insulation is exposed).
6-201.16
90
Dec 26, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various prepared foods were observed held past 7 days. Foods were voluntarily disposed of by the PIC. See disposal.
3-501.18
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as raw fish) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as salad dressings and pizza shells) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. State procedure provided to establishment.
2-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The stairs and floors under soda syrup rack in the basement have an accumulation of soil residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the can opener base and freezer (ice accumulation) in the basement have an accumulation food residue, and other debris.
4-601.11(B)
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Walls near bottom of basement staircase were observed in poor repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the basement area is not covered with a smooth, durable, and easily cleanable (insulation is exposed).
6-201.16
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub on file is from Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub.
How does Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?
Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.
Has Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub 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 Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thirsty Beaver Pub and Grub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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