Waterdog Kitchen and Bar
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2023, Waterdog Kitchen and Bar has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Warren restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (clams) located in the small prep unit did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty.
3-203.12
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-402.12
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Thermometers are lacking inside the refrigeration unit(s). 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. Employees have passed approved courses in food safety management. One employee must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as the Certified Food Safety Manager.
2-102.12(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils observed displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.
4-903.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of all prep units and the inside walk-in cooler were observed in poor repair, split away from the doors. Gaskets must be replaced.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: Individual cutting boards (kitchen and bar) 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
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen is not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Ceiling is scheduled to be repaired.
6-101.11
58
Mar 7, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards of the 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The doors to the restrooms are not self-closing.
6-501.19
86
Oct 27, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee(s) observed changing gloves without washing their hands. Food employees must wash their hands before putting on gloves.
2-301.14
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the bar is being used as a dump sink. Handsink can only be used for handwashing.
5-205.11
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients are 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
Packaged food in direct contact with water or ice
Inspector notes: Ice used for drinks is stored on the same cold plate/bin as ice used to keep soda dispenser cold. Ice used for drinks must be separated.
3-303.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. At the bar, the ice scoop was stored between 2 bottles of liquor. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets of the prep units were observed in poor repair. Gaskets are splitting away from the doors.
4-501.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of black residue. In addition, pipes that run along the ceiling observed with grease, residue, and debris.
4-601.11(B)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The door to the restrooms are not self-closing.
6-501.19
Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the kitchen is not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.
6-101.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waterdog Kitchen and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waterdog Kitchen and Bar on file is from Apr 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waterdog Kitchen and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waterdog Kitchen and Bar.
How does Waterdog Kitchen and Bar compare to other restaurants in Warren?
Waterdog Kitchen and Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Warren average of 90.
Has Waterdog Kitchen and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Waterdog Kitchen and Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waterdog Kitchen and Bar 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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