Adcare Rhode Island
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
55
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Adcare Rhode Island. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
Compared to other North Kingstown restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Environmental Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 43-44 degrees Fahrenheit in the salad bar. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the salad bar for about an hour. Food was relocated to another refrigeration unit to cool. The ambient air temperature was observed at 47 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Salad bar was observed open with pans missing. Salad bar must not be left open to prevent cold air from exiting the unit. An employee placed pans in the unit and closed it during time of inspection. The salad bar unit ambient air temperature dropped to 40 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Food on display not protected from contamination
Inspector notes: The food service line does not have a food guard. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the CONSUMER before consumption, FOOD on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of PACKAGING; counter, service line, or salad bar FOOD guards; display cases; or other effective means. Please email inspector proof of food guard installation.
3-306.11
Food thawed using improper method
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) seafood (imitation crab) was observed thawed with the package intact. ROP seafood must be completely removed from the package when thawing. Imitation crab was observed stored at 31-35 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Imitation crab was removed during time of inspection.
3-501.13
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 at the kitchen.
4-302.13
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The recycling dumpster outside is located on dirt and gravel. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain.
5-501.11
Employee not wearing required hair restraint
Inspector notes: A staff member was observed not wearing a beard hair restraint. 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
55
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The food prep sink was observed with an air-break. A plumbing system shall be installed to prevent backflow of a liquid or gas contaminant into the water supply by providing an air gap.
5-202.13
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. At the time of inspection, slicer was washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
4-601.11(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.
4-204.115
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.
2-102.12
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Adcare Rhode Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Adcare Rhode Island on file is from Apr 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Adcare Rhode Island compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?
Adcare Rhode Island most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the North Kingstown average of 88.
Has Adcare Rhode Island's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Adcare Rhode Island have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Adcare Rhode Island 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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