401 Deli

567 S County Trail Ste 206, Exeter, RI 02822
American
License: Seats - Less than 50
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, 401 Deli has three inspections in the public record. On Feb 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from two to four.

The most common issue across all inspections has been non-food contact surfaces clean, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Exeter facility scores 89, putting 401 Deli on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (milk, vegetables) 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
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front entrance, 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
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the vents have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures in the kitchen do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
74
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
2-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces were observed with an accumulation of debris: 1) The hood vents had grease and soil build up 2) The non-food contact surfaces of the deli slicer had food debris
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures under the ware-washing area do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
86
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the hood ventilation system has an accumulation of dust.
4-602.13
Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed
Inspector notes: The floor and wall junctures under the 3-bay sink do not have coving. The floor and wall junctures must be coved and closed to no larger than 1/32nd of an inch.
6-201.13
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 401 Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 401 Deli on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 401 Deli?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 401 Deli.

How does 401 Deli compare to other restaurants in Exeter?

401 Deli most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Exeter average of 89.

Has 401 Deli's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 401 Deli have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 401 Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 401 Deli inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 401 Deli is inspected roughly once per year on average.