Ben and Jerrys

62 Hillside Rd, Cranston, RI 02920

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Ben and Jerrys, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up one violation, compared to two violations previously.

Non-food contact surfaces clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Cranston restaurants, the typical score is 88; Ben and Jerrys is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The interior of the freezer and refrigeration units have an accumulation of food residue/debris. The non-food contact surfaces must be cleaned as often as necessary.

4-602.13

May 1, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the inside of the lowboy freezer and cooler have an accumulation of ice and food debris.

4-602.13

May 2, 2023

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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No soap available at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen/warewashing area. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Working containers of dry ingredients 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.

3-602.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses

Inspector notes: Cups are being used as scoops in containers of dry ingredients. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surface under the walk-in freezer has an accumulation water leaking from unknown source. PIC to investigate source of leak with maintenance repair/service

4-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben and Jerrys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ben and Jerrys on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ben and Jerrys?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ben and Jerrys.

How does Ben and Jerrys compare to other restaurants in Cranston?

Ben and Jerrys most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Cranston average of 88.

Has Ben and Jerrys's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ben and Jerrys have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about two previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ben and Jerrys 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 Ben and Jerrys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ben and Jerrys is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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