Aquidneck Meat and Provisions
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
61
Score
Aquidneck Meat and Provisions has been inspected four times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The last inspection found seven violations, up from five the time before.
Across the inspection history, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Aquidneck Meat and Provisions's latest score of 61 falls below the Middletown average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the bandsaw were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. During time of inspection, staff stated bandsaw was not cleaned in a few days. Ambient of walk-in cooler was observed at 33 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Meat cutting equipment in walk-in cooler must be cleaned every 24 hours. PIC informed and bandsaw was cleaned and sanitized during time of inspection.
4-602.11
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: 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. PIC informed.
3-203.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler are constructed of cement which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets (2 door retail reach-in) were observed in poor repair.
4-501.11
Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable
Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the meat cutting area and front deli area 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The drain plugs for the outside dumpsters are missing. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must have drain plugs in place.
5-501.114
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The fan guards in the walk-in cooler 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
61
Sep 23, 2024
Re-Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Cold-holding units (Deli Display Cases) were observed in poor repair in the front prep area (glass doors observed in poor repair, tape observed in various spots). Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: 1. Several floor tiles by the 3 bay sink and prep table were observed in poor repair 2. Coving observed in poor repair in walk-in cooler 3. Portion of ceiling in storage room observed in poor repair (chipped paint and water damage)
6-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler are constructed of cement which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
86
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as cookies, beverages and olives 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
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Various deli meats and cheeses were observed held between 45-47 degrees Fahrenheit, unit was observed at an ambient temperature of 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. Foods were assessed during time of inspection; foods that were out of temperature for an unknown amount of time was voluntarily disposed of. Deli case was taken out of service during time of inspection to hold TCS/PHF foods. Equipment to be properly adjusted/repaired/ replaced.
3-501.16(A)
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination
Inspector notes: Packaged food items and single service items were observed stored on the floor in the retail space and behind counter in deli space. Food and single service items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-305.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Cold-holding units (Deli Display Cases) were observed in poor repair in the front prep area (glass doors observed in poor repair, tape observed in various spots). Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
4-501.11
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: 1. Several floor tiles by the 3 bay sink and prep table were observed in poor repair 2. Coving observed in poor repair in walk-in cooler 3. Portion of ceiling in storage room observed in poor repair (chipped paint and water damage)
6-501.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler are constructed of cement which is not durable, easily cleanable, or non-absorbent. The materials for indoor floors must be durable, easily cleanable and nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
55
Dec 7, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the slicer during this inspection.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Cold- holding units (Deli Display Case) were observed in poor repair in the front prep area. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
4-501.11
Employee eating, drinking, or using tobacco in food area
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An open employees' beverage container was observed stored in a food preparation area. Employees shall not drink from open beverage containers in order to prevent contamination of their hands, the container, and exposed food. -Staff removed the open beverage container during this inspection.
2-401.11
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The ceiling in the front prep area and ceiling in the 3 bay sink area are covered with tiles that are not smooth, durable, and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles shall be replaced.
6-201.11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aquidneck Meat and Provisions last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aquidneck Meat and Provisions on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aquidneck Meat and Provisions?
Across the inspection record, physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aquidneck Meat and Provisions.
How does Aquidneck Meat and Provisions compare to other restaurants in Middletown?
Aquidneck Meat and Provisions most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Middletown average of 80.
Has Aquidneck Meat and Provisions's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Aquidneck Meat and Provisions have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around seven more recently.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aquidneck Meat and Provisions 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 Aquidneck Meat and Provisions inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aquidneck Meat and Provisions is inspected around two times per year on average.
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