Ben and Jerrys

Water Street, New Shoreham, RI 02807

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jun 26, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ben and Jerrys five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jun 26, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: two violations last time, zero this time.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among New Shoreham restaurants, the typical score is 85; Ben and Jerrys is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The ware-washing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Sink was observed to be on hand. Plumber was called at the time of inspection. Plumber stated sink to be installed within next 2 days from inspection. PIC to contact inspector when hand sink is installed with a picture and proof of installation.

5-203.11

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, an employee was observed to be touching ready-to-eat waffle cone(s) with barehand contact. Proper glove use was discussed with employees at the time of inspection. Employee donned gloves for proper handling of waffle cones at the time of inspection. (Waffle cone was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.)

3-301.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Staff failed to sanitize equipment and utensils after washing and rinsing them (Usual sanitizer tablets not on hand). After being cleaned, equipment and utensils must be sanitized in the 3-bay-sink or dishwasher. Proper sanitizing with bleach in the 3 bay sink was reviewed and properly set up at the time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The ware-washing area does not have a hand-washing sink that is conveniently located and/or readily accessible. Hand-washing sinks must be located to allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware-washing areas. Sink was observed to be on hand. Plumber was called at the time of inspection. PIC to contact inspector when hand sink is installed.

5-203.11

Jul 20, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

Inspector notes: The ware-washing area is lacking a hand-washing sink. Per person in charge, a hand-washing sink will be installed. Please email inspector when sink is installed.

5-203.11

Jul 6, 2023

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Employees not reporting illness or health conditions (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no evidence that employees are required to report to the person in charge information about their health (illnesses, symptoms) as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. An employee illness policy was given to the person in charge during time of inspection.

2-201.11

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: The handwashing sink in the prep area does not have hot water. Per person in charge, repair services have already been scheduled.

5-103.11

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Written procedures were given to the person in charge during time of inspection.

2-501.11

Insufficient number of handwashing sinks

5-203.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Per person in charge, establishment is washing and rinsing equipment. Inspector showed the person in charge how to make a chlorine sanitizing solution and a handout was given during time of inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ben and Jerrys last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Ben and Jerrys?

Across the inspection record, adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ben and Jerrys.

How does Ben and Jerrys compare to other restaurants in New Shoreham?

Ben and Jerrys most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the New Shoreham average of 85.

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 zero violations 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 around three times per year on average.

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