Foster Country Club

67 Johnson Road, Foster, RI 02825
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
43
Score
High Risk

The inspection history at Foster Country Club is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 27, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to seven violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents & animals not present”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Foster restaurant, which scores around 83. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
Inspector notes: Prep unit #3 was observed held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. All food in unit was observed between 43-44DF. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. All food in unit was moved to properly functioning refrigeration at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to store any TCS foods in unit until unit is able to hold an ambient temperature of 41 DF or less.
3-501.16(A)
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Stuffies were observed being held past the date of disposition. Stuffies were voluntarily disposed of at the time of inspection.
3-501.18
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Rice, chicken, cheese, meatballs was observed not marked with the date of preparation. 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
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. Establishment is to obtain thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device.
4-302.13
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils both ice machines and can opener were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Can opener was moved to 3-bay sink and both ice machines were turned off and put out of order at the time of inspection. Establishment is not to use either ice machine until it is properly cleaned and sanitized.
4-601.11(A)
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. All RICFSM have expired. Establishment is to renew/re-apply for a RICFSM with RIDOH. Application was printed at the time of inspection.
2-102.12(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the 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
Garbage & refuse properly disposed: facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on grass. 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 floor in front of the walk-in cooler area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floor in the basement area has an accumulation of soil residue, droppings, and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Jul 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (lettuce) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: Shellfish tags must be dated when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag. PIC informed.
3-203.12
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed the hoods and vents in the kitchen to have an accumulation of grease and soil residue.
4-602.13
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: The condensate from the bar tap is draining into the 3 bay sink. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids must drain into a drain.
5-401.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors and walls throughout the facility 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 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
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: Dishwasher rinse sink was not in good repair, observed leak from bottom pipe.
4-501.11
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Foster Country Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Foster Country Club on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Foster Country Club?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Foster Country Club.

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

Foster Country Club most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Foster average of 83.

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

No. Recent inspections at Foster Country Club have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Foster Country Club means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.