General Stanton Inn

4115 Old Post Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813
License: Seats - 50 or More
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

General Stanton Inn has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: six violations last time, zero this time.

Required records available comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Charlestown restaurant scene, where the average is 89, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 1) The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink dispenser was 0 parts per million (ppm). 2) The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the dishwasher in the kitchen was 0 parts per million (ppm). 3) The quaternary ammonium concentration in the sanitizing solution of the dishwasher at the bar was 100 parts per million (ppm). According to the manufacturer's use directions, the concentration of the quaternary ammonium must be 200-400 ppm. PIC called for service at the time of inspection. PIC was informed that sanitizer must be added manually at the 3-bay sink in the kitchen. The bar area is to sanitize utensils and equipment in the 3-bay sink located in the kitchen until repairs are completed. Proof of repairs to be sent to inspector.
4-501.114
Toxic materials not stored separately from food
Inspector notes: (Windex) was stored with food (tea). Chemicals must be stored to prevent the contamination of clean equipment, utensils linens, and/or single service by spacing or partitioning and locating them in an area that is not above food, equipment utensils, linens, and single service articles.
7-201.11
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (can opener) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) was observed with orange/brown biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
Inspector notes: Cheese and sauces were 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
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
Inspector notes: Working containers used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.
7-102.11
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonium sanitizing solution for the dishwashers & 3 bay sink.
4-302.14
Certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Molluscan shellfish tags must be maintained for 90 days in chronological order and the date when the last shellfish was used from the bag must be noted on the shellfish tag.
3-203.12
Required records available; molluscan shellfish identification, parasite destruction (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Molluscan Shellfish (clams) located in (prep unit, walk-in cooler ) did not have the proper identification tags. Molluscan Shellstock tags must remain attached to the container in which the Molluscan Shellstock are received until the container is empty.
3-202.18
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.
2-102.12(A)
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Non-functional equipment (slicer) was observed in the kitchen area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, ROP salmon was thawing with package intact. Reduced oxygen packaging fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. Temperature was observed at 39 degrees Fahrenheit, see disposal.
3-501.12
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May 29, 2024
Re-Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food was observed held at 47-49 degrees Fahrenheit in the server mini refrigerator. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per person in charge, food had been in the refrigerator since the day prior. Food was voluntarily disposed of (see attached disposal form). The ambient air temperature was observed at 46 degrees Fahrenheit during time of inspection. Mini refrigerator was taken out of service during time of inspection and must not be used until it can maintain an internal food temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Mini refrigerator must be repaired/replaced/adjusted.
3-501.16(A)
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.
3-603.11
Person in charge not present
Inspector notes: Menus are lacking an allergy statement notifying customers of their obligation to notify staff if they have a food allergy.
2-101.11
Equipment or utensils not clean
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer) were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.
4-601.11(A)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was General Stanton Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at General Stanton Inn on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at General Stanton Inn?

Across the inspection record, required records available has been cited three times, more than any other issue at General Stanton Inn.

How does General Stanton Inn compare to other restaurants in Charlestown?

General Stanton Inn most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Charlestown average of 89.

Has General Stanton Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at General Stanton Inn have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about six previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at General Stanton Inn means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.