East Ferry Deli

47 Conanicus Ave, Jamestown, RI 02835

Café / Breakfast

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Oct 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, East Ferry Deli has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 2, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

East Ferry Deli's latest score of 86 falls below the Jamestown average of 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The flooring near the ice machine was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Flooring needs to be repaired.

6-501.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the back exit, was observed with the mesh screen loose and no longer intact and 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

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Sep 19, 2024

Re-Inspection

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards on the breakfast prep unit are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the ice machine and air circulating fans in the kitchen have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, or other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: The door to the toilet room off the kitchen is not self-closing. Door Needs to be self-closing. Door also needs a door sweep due to it close proximity to food preparation and storage.

6-501.19

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The flooring near the ice machine was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Flooring needs to be repaired.

6-101.11

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

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

View 6 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: The produce 1-door reach-in was observed held at an ambient temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Food items within the unit were evaluated and any items above or at 45 degrees Fahrenheit were voluntarily disposed of. TCS foods are not to be stored in unit until an ambient temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below is achieved.

3-501.16(A)

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

Inspector notes: Logs of deli meat were observed not marked with the date of opening. 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.

3-501.17

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

4-501.12

Equipment or utensils not clean

4-601.11(B)

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

6-501.19

Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The flooring near the ice machine was observed in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Flooring needs to be repaired.

6-101.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was East Ferry Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at East Ferry Deli on file is from Oct 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at East Ferry Deli?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at East Ferry Deli.

How does East Ferry Deli compare to other restaurants in Jamestown?

East Ferry Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Jamestown average of 90.

Has East Ferry Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at East Ferry Deli have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at East Ferry Deli 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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