Charlestown Mini-Super

4071 Old Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813

Grocery / Market

License: Cash Registers - 1-2

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Charlestown Mini-Super, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: six violations versus four before.

Food-contact surfaces comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Charlestown Mini-Super's latest score of 67 falls below the Charlestown average of 89. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food

Inspector notes: Roast beef is served raw or undercooked to the customer's request. A written consumer advisory (on the menu, table tent, or placard) is not provided to the consumer informing them of the significantly increased risk associated with certain vulnerable consumers eating such food in a raw or undercooked form.

3-603.11

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.

4-601.11(A)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors in the walk-in coolers have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back kitchen, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed baby formula with an expiration date of (7/2025). See disposal.

3-307.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator (dairy cooler) door gaskets were observed torn and in poor repair.

4-501.11

Apr 23, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel/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.

5-501.11

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pizza and a sausage breakfast sandwich were observed held at 122 & 116 degrees Fahrenheit in the hot-hold unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the unit for about 4 hours. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 121 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot hold unit was taken out of service and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Hot hold unit must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

4-601.11(A)

Food stored improperly or exposed to contamination (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was observed stored on the floor in the dry storage area, walk-in cooler, and freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-305.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single-use articles (containers) were observed stored on the floor. Single-use articles must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.

4-903.11(A)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpsters outside are located on gravel/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.

5-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The walk-in cooler condenser is in poor repair. Leak observed. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Charlestown Mini-Super last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Charlestown Mini-Super on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Charlestown Mini-Super?

Across the inspection record, food-contact surfaces has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Charlestown Mini-Super.

How does Charlestown Mini-Super compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

Charlestown Mini-Super most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Charlestown average of 89.

Has Charlestown Mini-Super's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Charlestown Mini-Super have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Charlestown Mini-Super inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Charlestown Mini-Super is inspected around two times per year on average.

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