Vics Harborside

1 Constitution St, Bristol, RI 02809

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Aug 14, 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 Aug 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Vics Harborside's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 14, 2025

Environmental Complaint

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

View 5 violations

Ready-to-eat food not date marked

Inspector notes: Various 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. Establishment shall date mark all food items prepared or handled in the kitchen space.

3-501.17

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Haddock filet and sea scallops were observed thawing on the counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be thawed in one of the following manners: under refrigeration (41 degrees Fahrenheit or less); completely submerged under running water; as part of the cooking process; or in the microwave if cooked immediately after thawing. Food items were moved into refrigeration to complete the thawing process.

3-501.13

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a sanitizer bucket in the sink basin. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Bucket was removed from the sink basin during the time of inspection.

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the side entrance of the kitchen space, does not have a protective screen door. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors. Establishment is to add a door to protect against entry of pests or leave the door closed during food preparation.

6-202.15

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The kitchen floor is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Kitchen floor was observed with missing portions of coating and subflooring was observed as well.

6-501.11

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Establishment is to sanitize dishes in 3-bay sink after unloading from dishwasher. Call for service was placed during time of inspection.

4-501.114

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC disassembled deli slicer and cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

6-101.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on prep unit #2 by stove and fryolators. Refrigerator door gaskets shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The inside lining of the flip top of prep unit #1 located in the kitchen was not in good repair. Equipment shall be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vics Harborside last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vics Harborside on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vics Harborside?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vics Harborside.

How does Vics Harborside compare to other restaurants in Bristol?

Vics Harborside most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Bristol average of 85.

Has Vics Harborside's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vics Harborside have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Vics Harborside 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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