Fairlawn Golf Course

3 Sherman Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Fairlawn Golf Course has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 22, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been warewashing facilities, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Fairlawn Golf Course's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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Food not cooled to safe temperature within required time (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Pasta, which was prepared in advance, was not cooled to 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 2 hours and then to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pasta was voluntarily disposed of pasta was observed at 48DF.

3-501.14

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged salmon, crab meat, and scrod was observed thawing in an intact ROP package. ROP items were observed above 38DF. Items were voluntarily disposed of.

3-501.13

No soap available at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink in the kitchen. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

6-301.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine sanitizing solution for the 3 Bay.

4-302.14

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine at bar and in basement) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action - Ice Machines were emptied. Ice machines are to be cleaned and sanitized. Photos of cleaned ice machines are to be sent to RIDOH.

4-601.11(A)

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quat sanitizing solution for the bar.

4-302.14

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The ice scoop is stored on an unclean surface (top of the ice machine) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.

3-304.12

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fairlawn Golf Course last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fairlawn Golf Course on file is from Jul 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fairlawn Golf Course?

Across the inspection record, warewashing facilities has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fairlawn Golf Course.

How does Fairlawn Golf Course compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Fairlawn Golf Course most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Fairlawn Golf Course's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Fairlawn Golf Course have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about two per visit to around four more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fairlawn Golf Course 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 Fairlawn Golf Course inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fairlawn Golf Course is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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