Frank's Family Restaurant

614 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865
American
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Frank's Family Restaurant is still short, with only two visits logged. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Frank's Family Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Lincoln restaurant. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the kitchen and dishwashing area have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non Food contact surfaces must be maintained.
4-602.13
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling above the stove in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the kitchen area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
86
Nov 21, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in prep unit diced ham. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The ceiling above the stove in the kitchen area is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Protective shielding is not provided for the lights in the kitchen area. Light bulbs must be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
6-202.11
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank's Family Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frank's Family Restaurant on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frank's Family Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frank's Family Restaurant.

How does Frank's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Frank's Family Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Frank's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Frank's Family Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Frank's Family Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.