Exeter Country Club

320 Ten Rod Road, Exeter, RI 02822

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Exeter Country Club. Exeter Country Club was last inspected on Jun 11, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with four violations after nine on the prior visit.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Exeter restaurant, which scores around 89. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2025

Re-Inspection

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

View 4 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) observed with food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. -Staff washed, rinsed, and sanitized the slicer during this inspection.

4-601.11(A)

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine in the kitchen.

4-204.115

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. 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

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety at all times when time temperature control for safety (TCS) food is being prepared, handled, and/or served. -Per PIC, establishment sent the application by mail. Inspector will follow up 1 week after this inspection.

2-102.12(A)

May 20, 2025

Routine

5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 9 violations

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine at the high temp. dishwasher.

4-302.14

No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea. Procedures provided to PIC.

2-501.11

Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an food debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Employee will wash, rinse and sanitize after lunch rush.

4-501.112

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 for the burgers. Proper guidance of consumer advisory for raw/uncooked food reviewed.

3-603.11

Improper cooling methods used

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of chef, pasta was cooled down 30 mins piror to this inspection and placed in the sandwich station at 60 degrees Frahneit with plastic wrap covering container. Proper cooling methods reviewed. Chef uncovered pasta and placed pasta in walk-in cooler to allow for rapid cooling during this inspection. -Establishment shall keep a cooling temperature log for cooling process for two weeks. Cooling temperature logs shall be completed and email to inspector for a two-week period.

3-501.15

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood is used in the construction of shelving/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.

4-101.17

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Water leakage observed from pipes located in the basement area was not in good repair. Service was contacted at the time of this inspection.

4-501.11

Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained

Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. The outdoor storage surface for reuse, 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

No certified food protection manager

2-102.12(A)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Exeter Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Exeter Country Club on file is from Jun 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Exeter Country Club?

Across the inspection record, garbage & refuse properly disposed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Exeter Country Club.

How does Exeter Country Club compare to other restaurants in Exeter?

Exeter Country Club most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Exeter average of 89.

Has Exeter Country Club's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Exeter Country Club have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around four violations compared to about nine previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Exeter Country Club 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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