Union and Main

455 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: May 22, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Union and Main is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on May 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Union and Main's latest score of 55 falls below the East Greenwich average of 88. 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
May 22, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A "Hot-Shot Insect Killer" was observed hanging in the kitchen area. The insect killer shall not be present in the kitchen during service near food/equipment/single use items.
7-206.11
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A spray bottle with cleaning solution was stored on the side of a prep unit. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. Chemical moved to proper location at the time of inspection.
7-201.11
First aid supplies not properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: First aid supplies (burn spray) were not stored to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, or utensils. Burn spray was observed at the cookline. Spray moved to proper location at time of inspection.
7-208.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener moved to the warewashing area to be washed/rinsed/sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following was observed of non-food contact surfaces: 1) Inside the refrigeration and freezer prep units have an accumulation of food debris 2) The fan covers in the walk-in cooler were observed with an accumulation of dust 3) The hood ventilation system was observed with an accumulation of dust 4) The legs and guard of the mixer was observed with an accumulation of food debris 5) The rack holding utensils next to the cookline observed with an accumulation of dust The non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent possible contamination of food/food-contact surfaces.
4-602.13
55
Jun 5, 2023
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Toxic materials not stored separately from food (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, a chemical spray bottle was observed stored hanging from a shelving rack with clean utensils and a large container of hot tea. Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles. Chemical spray bottle was moved at the time of inspection.
7-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (potato slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Slicer was sent to the dish area for proper wash/rinse/sanitize.
4-601.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Union and Main last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Union and Main on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Union and Main?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Union and Main.

How does Union and Main compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Union and Main most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Union and Main's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Union and Main 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 Union and Main means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.