Alltown

3079 Tower Hill Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Alltown has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on May 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from zero violations up to four.

The pattern that stands out is proper cold holding temperatures, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other South Kingstown restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Environmental Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 3 Individual Pizzas were observed held at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach-in cooler. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Pizzas were voluntarily disposed of by the PIC at the time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several items (deli sandwiches/wraps) prepared same day were observed held in refrigeration for customer selection in closed plastic clamshell containers at 46 to 47degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared food items are to be cooled properly to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below before being enclosed in the plastic containers and set for customer selection. Food items were moved to the walk-in refrigerator and opened for rapid cooling at the time of inspection.
3-501.15
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The walls in the 3 bay sink area were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. CFSM License Application was printed at the time of inspection. Application is to be submitted as soon as possible.
2-102.12(A)
70
Sep 10, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several Calzones in the Small Open Air Cooler were observed held at 42 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Calzones observed at 42 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit were moved to colder zone of refrigeration (away from the shelf edge), and calzones observed at 45 to 46 degrees Fahrenheit were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. PIC to monitor food temperatures in unit.
3-501.16(A)
86
Jul 24, 2023
Re-Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Deli sandwiches and wraps prepared/packaged in the food establishment are lacking proper label information. Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address. (Labels were observed to have allergen information, but lacking ingredients information.)
3-602.11
90
Jun 28, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The following cold hold temperatures were observed in an Open Air Cooler Case... - Chicken Tenders were observed held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit - Hamburgers were observed at 44 degrees Fahrenheit - Dessert(s) were observed held at 42 degrees Fahrenheit Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. (Chicken Tenders were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection and Hamburgers were moved to colder refrigeration at the time of inspection.)
3-501.16(A)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by a barrel and crate. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use. Items blocking sink were moved at the time of inspection.
5-204.11
Food label missing or inaccurate
Inspector notes: Foods that are prepared and packaged in the food establishment are lacking complete ingredients list on the labels. (Ex. Bagels sandwich lists "Bagel", not the complete ingredients list for the bagel.) Food packaged in a food establishment must be labeled with the common name of the food, a list of ingredients, the quantity of the contents, and the business name/address.
3-602.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler door was observed to be in poor repair/improperly adjusted. The walk-in cooler door was observed to have a gap at the bottom of the handle side of the door not allowing for a tight seal.
4-501.11
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alltown last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alltown on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alltown?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alltown.

How does Alltown compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

Alltown most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has Alltown's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Alltown 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 Alltown inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alltown is inspected around three times per year on average.