Waterfall Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
95
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Waterfall Cafe. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly 20 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.
Waterfall Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Burrillville average of 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair. Handle on the one door freezer was observed in poor repair, observed crack with missing pieces.
4-501.11
95
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
4 critical violations. 8 major violations. 8 minor violations. 11 corrected on site.
View 20 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded
Inspector notes: At time of inspection, gravy was observed dated (1/15) which exceeds 7 days. See disposal.
3-501.18
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed eating on prep unit in the kitchen. Eating by employees in food preparation areas is PROHIBITED because of the potential that the hands, food, and food-contact surfaces may become contaminated.
3-301.12
Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee at the bar was observed touching ready to eat food (lemons) with bare hands. Food employees must not touch exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, single use gloves, or dispensing equipment. See disposal.
3-301.11
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were not stored properly to prevent cross-contamination. Except when combined as ingredients, different types of raw animal foods must be separated from each other during storage by using separate equipment or arrranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) was observed with red biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: Menu is lacking an allergen statement. PIC informed.
2-103.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener, strainer) 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)
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cup was observed in the hand-washing sink. A hand-washing sink must not be used for purposes other than hand washing.
5-205.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Hamburgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form. PIC informed.
3-603.11
Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge
Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.
2-102.11
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.
2-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fans in the walk-in cooler area has an accumulation of dust and dirt. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored on prep unit. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. PIC informed.
2-401.11
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, ROP salmon was thawing with package intact. Reduced oxygen packaging fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. Temperature was observed to be at 36 degrees Fahrenheit, PIC opened at time of inspection.
3-501.12
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Prep unit door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair. Freezer door handle was observed in poor repair. PIC informed.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the bar freezer has an accumulation of frost buildup. PIC informed.
4-602.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bar glasses were observed stored with lip surface in direct contact with frost.
4-601.11(B)
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered. PIC informed.
5-501.113
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors under dishwasher and in both walk-in coolers have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waterfall Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waterfall Cafe on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waterfall Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waterfall Cafe.
How does Waterfall Cafe compare to other restaurants in Burrillville?
Waterfall Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Burrillville average of 80.
Has Waterfall Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waterfall Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 20 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waterfall Cafe 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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