Carpenters Farm Enterprises

520 Matunuck Beach Road, South Kingstown, RI 02879

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: May 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Carpenters Farm Enterprises three times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 19, 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 held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader South Kingstown restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 19, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Food items in the walk-in cooler and freezers were observed stored on pallets or floor racks less than 6 inches above the floor. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of floor pallets in the walk-in cooler and for the hand sink cabinet in the kitchen area. 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.

4-101.19

Apr 19, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 major violation.

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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: The establishment is using a special process of jarring/preserving jams with added vegetables (Hot Pepper Jam). The product was voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection. For jarring of vegetable items or items containing vegetables, the establishment must get all recipes approved from a process authority and obtain approval from the RIDOH-Center for Food Protection prior to selling the above mentioned products.

8-103.11

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Inspector notes: The establishment is using a special process of jarring/preserving jams, pickles, and relish without approval from a process authority and the RIDOH. The jarred jams, relish, and pickle products were removed from the retail sales floor at the time of inspection. Pickle and Relish items were voluntarily disposed of and Jams were placed under embargo at the time of inspection. The establishment must get all recipes approved from a process authority and obtain approval from the RIDOH-Center for Food Protection prior to selling the above mentioned products. See Embargo

8-103.11

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination

Inspector notes: Several boxes of food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable

4-101.19

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carpenters Farm Enterprises last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carpenters Farm Enterprises on file is from May 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carpenters Farm Enterprises?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carpenters Farm Enterprises.

How does Carpenters Farm Enterprises compare to other restaurants in South Kingstown?

Carpenters Farm Enterprises most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the South Kingstown average of 87.

Has Carpenters Farm Enterprises' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carpenters Farm Enterprises have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carpenters Farm Enterprises 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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