Trafford

285 Water Street, Warren, RI 02885

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: seven violations versus five before.

Looking across the full record, warewashing facilities is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Warren average 90, so Trafford trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP lobster meat observed thawing in the original packaging in the 2-door reach-in. ROP seafood must be removed from packaging when thawing to allow oxygen to enter for food safety. Lobster meat observed to have a temperature of 36 degrees F and was removed from packaging during inspection.

3-501.13

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the kitchen and bar dishwashers.

4-204.115

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking in some of the refrigeration unit(s). All 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.

4-203.12

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. Employee(s) must register in and successfully complete an approved course in food safety management in order for all shifts to be covered. One employee certified in food safety management must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager.

2-102.12(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients observed not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards and prep unit cutting boards are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler condenser fan guards have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine is being emptied/drained to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

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

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the kitchen and bar dishwashers.

4-204.115

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the walk-in cooler condenser fans have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards of prep units are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Trafford last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Trafford on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Trafford?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Trafford.

How does Trafford compare to other restaurants in Warren?

Trafford most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.

Has Trafford's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Trafford have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Trafford means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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