Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet

70 Cliff St, East Greenwich, RI 02818

Mexican / Latin

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet has been inspected three times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Restaurants in East Greenwich average 88, so Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 25 parts per million (ppm). The concentration of chlorine in the sanitizing solution must be between 50-100 ppm.

4-501.114

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Soup and baked goods packaged in the food establishment are lacking proper labels. Soups were observed without the quantity of the contents. Both soups and baked goods are lacking the major allergens. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.

3-602.11

Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations

Inspector notes: The menu does not have an allergen statement present for consumer awareness.

2-103.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged salmon was observed thawing with the package intact. Salmon observed at 31 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge removed food from packaging. ROP seafood must be removed from the package upon thawing to prevent the growth of toxins.

3-501.13

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine was observed with black and pink residue. The non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent the contamination of ice.

4-602.13

Jul 10, 2023

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2023

Environmental Complaint

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several prepared food items in the Prep Unit next to the pass through were observed held at 42 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per the PIC, the Prep Unit was holding at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below prior to lunch service (Lower doors opened often and top lid kept open during service). Food items were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of the PIC, Steak, Chicken, Shrimp, etc. were placed hot in the stacked double door refrigerator. Pans were observed to be tightly spaced and not allowing for cold air flow. Food items were moved to the walk-in cooler for proper faster cooling at the time of inspection.

3-501.15

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, dry food storage containers were observed to be stored under drainage pipe in the basement ceiling. Foods and food related items are to be stored in a way that protects from possible contamination from the facility. Food items to be moved to a protected location.

3-305.12

Outer openings not protected against pests (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the front wall garage door were observed to be open. Outer Openings are to be tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. (PIC called company about screens to fit the garage door openings. Garage doors were closed at the time of inspection.

6-202.15

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet on file is from Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet 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 Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tio Mateos Mexican Grille and Greenwich Bay Gourmet is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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