Bella Villa Assisted Living

336 Willett Ave, Riverside, RI 02915

Healthcare Facility

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Bella Villa Assisted Living, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near two.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surfaces clean is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Riverside restaurants, the typical score is 82; Bella Villa Assisted Living is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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Thermometers provided & accurate (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Thermometer was lacking in the 2-door reach-in unit. All cold holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must have at least one thermometer inside the unit that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display. Spare thermometer was located and placed in this unit during inspection.

4-203.12

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Utensils observed displayed with the lip surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees and consumers if consumer self-service is provided.

4-903.11(A)

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: The chlorine sanitizer concentration for the sanitizing cycle of the dishwasher was 0 parts per million (ppm). Chlorine sanitizing solutions must be between 50-100 ppm. Service call placed. Dishwasher may be used to wash and rinse equipment/utensils. Sanitizing must be done using one bay of the 2-bay sink. Single-use paper/plastic dishes and utensils are to be used for residents. Dishwasher cannot be used to sanitize until it is serviced and has proper sanitizing concentration of chlorine.

4-501.114

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. Employee(s) have successfully completed an approved course in food safety management. Employee(s) must register with RIDOH Center for Food Protection as Certified Food Safety Manager(s).

2-102.12(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Ice machine observed in poor repair. Tape observed on the inside of the machine holding a piece in place. Tape is not smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Tape was removed during inspection. Ice machine must be properly repaired/replaced. In addition, door gasket of the 2-door lowboy observed in poor repair, splitting away from the door. Gasket must be replaced.

4-501.11

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and 2-door lowboy unit have an accumulation dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen is in poor repair. Tiles are cracked and grout has receded well below the tile level. Floor 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. Floor must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.11

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used under the ice machine. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning must be constructed of a nonabsorbent and smooth material.

4-101.17

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the 2-door lowboy gaskets have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The flooring in part of the kitchen is in poor repair. Some of the tiles are cracked and there are areas where the grout has receded well below tile level. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bella Villa Assisted Living last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bella Villa Assisted Living on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bella Villa Assisted Living?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bella Villa Assisted Living.

How does Bella Villa Assisted Living compare to other restaurants in Riverside?

Bella Villa Assisted Living most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Riverside average of 82.

Has Bella Villa Assisted Living's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Bella Villa Assisted Living have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Bella Villa Assisted Living inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bella Villa Assisted Living is inspected around two times per year on average.

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