Beef Barn

200 Industrial Dr, North Smithfield, RI 02896

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: May 14, 2025

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The latest inspection on file is from May 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in North Smithfield average 82, so Beef Barn trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 14, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Recently cut tomatoes were observed held in the prep unit at 54 degrees Fahrenheit; recently sliced roast was observed held at 49-50 degrees in the reach-in. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Tomatoes were unwrapped to facilitate air flow. Bags of sliced roast were placed in walk-n to rapidly cool.

3-501.16(A)

Food storage containers not labeled with contents

Inspector notes: Working containers of sauces/dressings are not labeled with the common name of the food. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages, such as flour, herbs, salt, sugar, and spices must be labeled with the common name of the food.

3-302.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The following were observed in poor repair: -a probe or sensor at the ventilation hood observed wrapped with paper towel and plastic (inspector discussed with PIC; PIC to inform owner) -handles to walk-in refrigerator and freezer (held with screwdrivers -walk-in freezer observed with an accumulation of ice -cloth observed wrapped around drain line to front service ice bin. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized. Bagged ice will be used until ice machine has been cleaned & sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (tomato slicer, and pie wedger,) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Items were taken to be cleaned and sanitized before use.

4-601.11(A)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of rodents is not controlled as evidenced by rodent droppings observed in cupboard and on shelf below check-out area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.

6-501.111

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the table beneath the grill, toaster, counter island, and beef cooker cart have an accumulation of dust, food residue, and other debris. Cutting board storage shelf, shelf above prep area, and oven have peeling delivery plastic remnants. The salad prep unit has an accumulation of water & debris.

4-602.13

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the front counter area, kitchen, and dry storage room.

4-903.11(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Beef Barn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Beef Barn on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Beef Barn?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Beef Barn.

How does Beef Barn compare to other restaurants in North Smithfield?

Beef Barn most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the North Smithfield average of 82.

Has Beef Barn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Beef Barn have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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