Waysider Grille

5702 Post Road, East Greenwich, RI 02818
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Waysider Grille stretching back to 2024. Waysider Grille was last inspected on Jul 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The latest visit found two violations, down from seven violations the time before.

When inspectors have written things up, insects, rodents & animals not present has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Compared to the broader East Greenwich restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A box of fruit was observed in contact with rodent droppings in the walk-in cooler outside. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection.
3-101.11
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken, meatballs, and chowder which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection.
3-501.14
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings in: 1) the outdoor walk-in cooler 2) around the perimeter of the dining/bar area and kitchen 3) under the prep tables in the kitchen 4) on fruit in the walk-in cooler 5) in dirty pans left in warewashing area 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. - Establishment to have new pest control servicing the facilities on 6/4/25. Pest control to provide establishment with a full evaluation of the premises. Evaluation shall include but not limited to: all possible entry points, the number of catch/kill, number of traps and any other recommendations for the establishment to aid in resolving the rodent activity. - PIC to send in updated plan of action to resolve the rodent activity. All food/non-food contact areas to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized before opening. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.
6-501.111
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outdoor walk-in cooler 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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outdoor and indoor shelving area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility 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
58
May 21, 2025
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable
Inspector notes: Inspector observed grease draining into an open bucket from the grease trap.
5-202.11
Food is unsafe, adulterated, or misrepresented (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A box of broccoli was observed with rodent droppings. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection.
3-101.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings in: 1) the outdoor walk-in cooler 2) the outdoor dry storage room 3) under the prep tables 4) on broccoli in the outdoor walk-in cooler 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
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outdoor and indoor shelving area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
64
May 7, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable
Inspector notes: Inspector observed grease draining into an open bucket from the grease trap.
5-202.11
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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 to use dishwasher for washing ONLY. All equipment and utensils to be sanitized at the 3-bay sink.
4-501.114
Restricted-use pesticide applied improperly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Unapproved rodenticide spray was observed in the establishment. Aerosolized rodenticide must only be distributed by a licensed pest control technician. Rodenticide removed from establishment.
7-206.11
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Various foods throughout the establishment wwas 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.
3-501.17
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by an accumulation of rodent droppings throughout the establishment. 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. - Establishment to create a plan of action of the elimination of the rodent activity. Pest control company must complete a full evaluation of the establishment before next visit. Plan of action to be sent to inspector by 5/12/25 or disciplinary action may follow. Plan of action to include but not limited to: frequency of pest control, monitoring plan, sanitation schedule, target date of elimination and a full evaluation from pest control. The full evaluation from pest control to include but not limited to: a summary of the rodent presence, any physical facility entry points, any other recommendations for the establishment by the pest control tech to eliminate the presence of rodents.
6-501.111
Plumbing installed: proper backflow device
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish tags did not have all of the required information. The last date of sale were lacking. 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.
3-203.12
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dish machine.
4-302.14
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following was observed: 1) Sausage and cheese was observed held at 53 degrees Fahrenheit. The food was osberved to be double panned in the flip top prep unit. Per PIC, foods were placed in unit 4 hours prior to inspection. PIC voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection. 2) Various foods in the indoor walk-in cooler was observed to between 47-51 degrees Fahrenheit. Per PIC, foods were placed in the walk-in cooler under an hour prior to inspection and/or cooked under 2 hours prior to inspection. All foods moved to the outdoor walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The doors to the outside, located in the dining room, kitchen, and outdoor walk-in cooler 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
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A rodent carcass was observed in the back of a flip top prep unit. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the PREMISES at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
6-501.112
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The indoor walk-in cooler was observed to be in poor repair (maintaining an ambient temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit). Walk-in cooler to not be used until it can be serviced/repaired/replaced.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of all the interior and exterior of the refrigeration units have an accumulation of grease and food residue.
4-602.13
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The indoor walk-in cooler and the outdoor walk-in freezer was observed with an accumulation of frozen condensation on the fan unit and on the ground. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-403.12
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors in the under the cookline and under the warewashing area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the outdoor and indoor shelving area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
29
Aug 6, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (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.
4-501.115
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood vents have an accumulation dust and grease.
4-602.13
90
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher in the bar was 10-25 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm.
4-501.114
Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Potatoes, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of items at the time of inspection.
3-501.14
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (such as beef) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (such as lettuce) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer and can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items moved to the warewashing area at the time of inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged salmon was observed at 40 degrees Fahrenheit with the package in-tact. All reduced oxygen seafood must be removed from the packaging/opened upon thawing to allow for proper oxygen transfer. Person in charge voluntarily disposed of food at the time of inspection.
3-501.13
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: These food contact surfaces were observed with the following: 1) The hood vents above the stove observed with an accumulation of dust/grease 2) The guard of the ice machine observed with an accumulation of biofilm. 3) The interior and exterior of all the refrigeration units were observed with an accumulation of food debris
4-602.13
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls in the dishwasher and cookline area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Various food items were observed uncovered in the walk-in cooler. Foods must be covered unless cooling or in-between prep to prevent possible sources of contamination.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler was observed in poor repair (maintaining ambient temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit). Walk-in cooler to not be used to store any time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food until the unit can be repaired/replaced/serviced.
4-501.11
41
Feb 21, 2024
Reinspection for Opening
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The gasket of the flip top prep unit adjacent to the walk-in cooler was observed to be frayed.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fan covers of the walk-in coolers observed with dust.
4-602.13
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back of the kitchen, 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Knives stored behind the table and in-between the wall at the server station. Utensils were moved to proper location at the time of inspection.
3-304.12
82
Feb 8, 2024
Opening
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution was in excess of 400 parts per million (ppm). A quaternary ammonia sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label.
7-204.11
First aid supplies not properly stored
Inspector notes: Burn spray was observed stored at the server station of the kitchen. First aid supplies for employee use must be identified and stored in accordance with the requirements of this Code in order to preclude the accidental contamination of food, food equipment, and other food-contact surfaces.
7-208.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: Burgers are served raw or undercooked to the customer's request on the specials menu. 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.
3-603.11
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Potatoes were placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. PIC moved items to sheet pans to properly cool.
3-501.15
Food label missing or inaccurate
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.
3-602.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the sanitizer buckets/3-bay sink and the chlorine sanitizing solution for the dishwashers in the kitchen and bar.
4-302.14
Person in charge not controlling unsafe operations
Inspector notes: The specials menu does not have an allergen statement printed for consumer awareness.
2-103.11
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
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Shellstock tags did not have all of the required information. Last date of sale were lacking. 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.
3-203.12
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. Item broken down and moved to ware-washing area.
4-601.11(A)
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Gravy was observed held at 130 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC reheated food to 165 degrees Fahrenheit at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the kitchen, 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
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following were observed improperly stored: 1) The ice scoop at the bar observed to be in contact with ice 2) Tongs were observed stored on the handles of the cooking equipment 3) Knives stored behind the table in the server station Items were removed at the time of inspection and re-located.
3-304.12
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen 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: The following were observed in poor repair: 1) The gasket of the flip top prep unit adjacent to the walk-in cooler was observed to be frayed. 2) The gasket of the chest freezer outside observed with the gasket to be frayed with ice accumulating, prohibiting the door to properly seal.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following was observed of the non-food contact surfaces: 1) The ice machine guard observed with an accumulation of biofilm. 2) The wires above the cookline observed with dust 3) The fan covers of the walk-in coolers observed with dust
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waysider Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waysider Grille on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waysider Grille?

Across the inspection record, insects, rodents & animals not present has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Waysider Grille.

How does Waysider Grille compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Waysider Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Waysider Grille's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Waysider Grille have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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