Walts Roast Beef

1020 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI 02886

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Sep 24, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Walts Roast Beef has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 24, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, showing up two times.

Among Warwick restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 24, 2024

Re-Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Then ceiling of the walk-in cooler was observed to be leaking water/liquid into a trash barrel from a large screw/bolt in the ceiling (not dripping onto foods). Per the PIC, a work order has been placed for repair/adjustment to prevent the leak. PIC is to continue to protect the food by storage of food items away from the leak until walk-in ceiling is serviced/repaired.

6-501.11

Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected

Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the back prep/storage area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

6-202.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles and vents were observed with an accumulation of dust and other debris.

6-501.12

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Roast beef was observed held at 107-111 degrees Fahrenheit in a hot holding unit and 78 degrees Fahrenheit outside of temperature control on a countertop. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. The food items were either re-heated at time of inspection or voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.

2-102.11(C)

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles and vents were observed with an accumulation of dust and other debris.

6-501.11

Jun 28, 2024

Food Complaint

2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of bio-film. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice disposed of.

4-601.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the bleach/chlorine sanitizing solution.

4-302.14

Sep 18, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of flying insects is not controlled. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Jun 15, 2023

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: The sink and surface concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was (0) parts per million (ppm). The concentration of sink and surface must follow the manufacturer's instructions. (Bottle was empty. Bottle was replaced.)

4-501.114

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The prep/slicing area is lacking a hand-washing sink. Handwash sink to be installed in area to allow for a hand sink to be easily accessible.

5-203.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the sanitizing solution for the 3-bay sink.

4-302.14

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor and ceiling vent in the back ware washing area has an accumulation of dust and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

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. Establishment to have more employees enroll in a CFSM course.

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Walts Roast Beef last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Walts Roast Beef on file is from Sep 24, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Walts Roast Beef?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Walts Roast Beef.

How does Walts Roast Beef compare to other restaurants in Warwick?

Walts Roast Beef most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Warwick average of 86.

Has Walts Roast Beef's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Walts Roast Beef have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Walts Roast Beef means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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