Viola

296 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806
Italian
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Viola. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

That's lower than the typical Barrington restaurant, which scores around 84. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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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
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution for the sanitizer buckets/3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200 - 400 ppm. Bleach is to be used at proper concentration (50 - 100 ppm) for the sanitizer buckets/3-bay sink.
4-501.114
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair
Inspector notes: Faucet of the 3-bay sink is in poor repair (leaking). Faucet is to be repaired.
5-205.15
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the bar and kitchen dishwashers. The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the sanitizer buckets/3-bay sink. Test strips must be obtained.
4-302.14
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The receiving door is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.
6-202.15
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of brown and black residues and other debris. Ice machine is to be cleaned.
4-601.11(B)
55
Dec 7, 2023
Opening
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Viola last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Viola on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Viola compare to other restaurants in Barrington?

Viola most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Barrington average of 84.

Has Viola's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Viola have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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