A & W of Rhode Island

460 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02828

American

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

A & W of Rhode Island appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The latest visit found one violation, down from five violations the time before.

The pattern that stands out is physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Smithfield sits at 78, putting A & W of Rhode Island on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 3, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: Mini fridge located in the front area was not in good repair (ambient temperature was observed at 45 degrees F). Unit can not be used for TCS items until unit can hold an ambient temperature of 41 degrees of below.

4-502.11(A)

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Various TCS items were observed held between 51-58 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC placed cheese in freezer and all other product was disposed of.

3-501.16(A)

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-302.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC placed in 3 bay sink to be washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the freezer chest have an accumulation of ice/frost.

4-602.13

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The receptacles in the toilet rooms are lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are not stored inverted.

4-903.11(A)

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: Refrigeration units were observed in poor repair. Ambient temperatures were observed between 45 - 64 degrees F.

4-502.11(A)

May 24, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles at front counter and back area were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The lightbulbs under kitchen hood were observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: Paint near ceiling at front counter was observed chipping. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was A & W of Rhode Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at A & W of Rhode Island on file is from Jul 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at A & W of Rhode Island?

Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited three times, more than any other issue at A & W of Rhode Island.

How does A & W of Rhode Island compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

A & W of Rhode Island most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has A & W of Rhode Island's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at A & W of Rhode Island have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about five previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at A & W of Rhode Island means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is A & W of Rhode Island inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, A & W of Rhode Island is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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