Country Kitchen

29 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI 02878
Café / Breakfast
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Country Kitchen has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Country Kitchen's latest score of 95 sits above the Tiverton average of 84. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Re-Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Chemical dispenser for sanitizer at 3 bay sink is not dispensing correct concentration of sanitizer. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment. Establishment is currently manually mixing sanitizer; service is scheduled.
4-501.11
95
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: French toast batter and hash were observed held at 59 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Foods were placed under refrigeration during time of inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was 0 parts per million (ppm). Water and chemical solution from dispenser was dispensing out hot. Sanitizer bay for 3 bay sink was manually mixed during time of inspection. Establishment to manually mix until sanitizer dispenser is properly adjusted.
4-501.114
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
Inspector notes: The presence of cockroaches is not controlled as evidenced by live insect observed during time of inspection. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment to work in conjunction with pest control to eliminate pest issue.
6-501.111
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The dry near back door was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
52
Aug 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw pooled eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as deli turkey in the reach-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked.
3-603.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Door handle for 2 door reach-in cooler in front area was observed held with duct tape. Equipment to be in good repair and proper adjustment
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary disposals.
5-501.17
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment's Rhode Island Manager Certified In Food Safety license is expired. Food safety certificate current. FMC must re-instate.
2-102.12(A)
61
Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods such as eggs were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods such as bacon in the 2 door glass refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage. PIC moved eggs to the bottom shelf at the time of inspection.
3-302.11
Consumer advisory not provided for raw or undercooked food
Inspector notes: The consumer advisory provided does not disclose the foods on the menu that are raw or undercooked. Establishment must mark food items on menu that may be served undercooked.
3-603.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution was lacking a label at the 3-bay sink.
7-102.11
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink was observed lower than 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-300 ppm. Establishment switched 3-bay sanitizer to bleach, and 3-bay sink was set up at the time of inspection. Dispenser is to be serviced.
4-501.115
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Country Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Country Kitchen on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Country Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Country Kitchen.

How does Country Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Tiverton?

Country Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tiverton average of 84.

Has Country Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Country Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Country Kitchen 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 Country Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Country Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.