Camp Hoffman

2850 Ministerial Road, South Kingstown, RI 02892

School / Childcare

License: Food Service (Non-Profit)

Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical South Kingstown restaurant, which scores around 87. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

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

View 5 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded

Inspector notes: Tomato Sauce and Chicken Broth were observed held beyond seven days from the marked date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation and held for no longer than seven days from the date of preparation unless frozen.

3-501.18

Ready-to-eat food not date marked (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Tomato sauce prepared on site was observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation. Proper date preparation of the sauce was provided at the time of inspection.

3-501.17

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen were lacking paper towels. Paper Towels provided at the time of inspection.

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the walk-in cooler was observed to be maintaining an ambient temperature of 43 degrees Fahrenheit with food temperatures observed at 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler was adjusted to a colder setting and observed at 40 degrees Fahrenheit by end of inspection.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on the dirt. The outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables must be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and must be smooth, durable, and sloped to drain. (Per facilities personnel, establishment has received approval for hard surface to be formed for the outside dumpster.

5-501.11

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo-labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the high temp. dish machine. Temperature measuring devices were ordered at the time of inspection.

4-302.13

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse (PSI) was not between 15-25 PSI as required (Observed at 6-9 PSI at the time of inspection). Per the PIC, call to be made for service same day.

4-501.113

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the following equipment was observed to be in poor repair... - The Mixer bowl was observed to be pitted/rusted. Use of the mixer bowl is to be discontinued until replaced. - The Hand Sink faucet in the prep area was observed to not be dispensing water effectively for proper hand washing. (Per the PIC, a part for the valve is on order for replacement.)

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.11

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in cooler is constructed of unsealed concrete which 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.

6-201.11

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety that is registered/licensed with the RIDOH Center for Food Protection. Application was provided at the time of inspection.

2-102.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Camp Hoffman last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Camp Hoffman on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Camp Hoffman?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Camp Hoffman.

How does Camp Hoffman compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

Camp Hoffman most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has Camp Hoffman's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Camp Hoffman have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Camp Hoffman means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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