Back to Basics

500 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
Grocery / Market
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 7, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Among East Greenwich restaurants, the typical score is 88; Back to Basics is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food storage containers not labeled with contents
Inspector notes: Various foods packaged in the food establishment are lacking labels. 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.
3-302.12
95
Jun 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Packaged Raw animal foods (Beef and Bacon) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods in the Open Air Cooler in the retail area. Raw animal foods must be stored below Ready-to-Eat food items.
3-302.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Back to Basics last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Back to Basics on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Back to Basics compare to other restaurants in East Greenwich?

Back to Basics most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the East Greenwich average of 88.

Has Back to Basics' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Back to Basics have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Back to Basics means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.