Timmy's Restaurant

644 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Timmy's Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. On Apr 14, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

“Proper date marking and disposition” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Warwick restaurants (averaging 86), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Several food items were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Utensils were removed and properly stored at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pans used for cooking were observed stored with the food contact surface facing the prep counter directly behind them. Equipment is to be stored in a way that prevents the contamination of surfaces at times of prep. Equipment was adjusted for proper storage at the time of inspection.
4-903.11(A)
Plumbing installed: proper backflow device
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Several floor tiles in the kitchen area were observed to be cracked and chipped and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
74
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food not reheated to required temperature for hot holding (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2 pans of Coney Island Sauce, which was previously cooked and cooled, was only reheated to 77 and 101 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding in the steam unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Proper strategies for proper reheating were discussed at the time of inspection. Coney Island Sauce was properly reheated to 185 at the time of inspection.
3-403.11
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: The drain to the back kitchen hand sink was observed to be leaking when in use. Plumbing system is to be adjusted and maintained in good repair.
5-205.15
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo-labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen area.
4-302.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: Several floor tiles in the kitchen area were observed to be cracked and chipped and in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Per the PIC, the owner has acquired tile for replacements.
6-501.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils were observed stored in stagnant water between uses. Strategies for proper storage of in-use utensils were discussed at the time of inspection. Utensils placed in hot water in the hot hold unit at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A saucepan observed stored on the clean storage rack was observed to have a flaking, noncleanable surface and in poor repair. PIC elected to disposed of the pan at the time of inspection.
4-501.11
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking a mop sink. At least one mop sink or one curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain must be provided and conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
5-203.13
55
Jul 10, 2023
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: No person certified in food safety was present as needed at the time of inspection. Establishment to have a food safety manager at all times food preparation is occurring.
2-101.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: All foods were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
Food thermometer not available or accessible
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in the refrigeration units. 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.
4-302.12
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: An allergy statement is lacking on the menus. Until new menus are printed establishment to put allergy statement at the counter where customers walk in.
2-101.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of biofilm. Per PIC, ice machine is due for its monthly cleaning.
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Timmy's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Timmy's Restaurant on file is from Apr 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Timmy's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Timmy's Restaurant.

How does Timmy's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Timmy's Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Warwick average of 86.

Has Timmy's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Timmy's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Timmy's Restaurant 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 Timmy's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Timmy's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.