Generations

267 Jenckes Hill Rd, Smithfield, RI 02917

License: Caterer or Commissary

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Generations has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Smithfield average 78, so Generations is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Re-Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 16 violations

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of the ice machine were observed with an accumulation of soil residue and biofilm. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine was taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized.

4-602.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the kitchen and chocolate area. Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the ( ) area.

4-903.11(A)

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Rice, and beef w/gravy were observed with date marks exceeding 7 days. Disposed.

3-501.18

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the dishwasher area was blocked by a cart. The hand-washing sink in the chocolate room was blocked by a trash can. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Sanitizer test kit not available

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution for the 3 bay sink.

4-302.14

Working containers of toxic materials not identified (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers (spray bottles) used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies were not marked with the common name of the chemical.

7-102.11

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

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

4-302.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The fan covers in the walk in cooler have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Person in charge lacks food safety knowledge

Inspector notes: The Person in charge did not assure compliance with critical code requirements.

2-102.11(A)

Handwashing sign not posted (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sinks in the kitchen, and chocolate room were lacking proper signage.

6-301.14

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sausages observed held at 131 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Sausages were placed in oven.

3-501.16(A)

Employee not wearing required hair restraint (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Staff were observed not wearing hair restraints. Food employees must wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings, or nets that are worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linens, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

2-402.11

Single-service or single-use items not protected from contamination

Inspector notes: Utensils in the chocolate room are displayed with the food contact surface up. Utensils are to be stored so that only the handles are touched by employees.

4-904.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The slicer was not in good repair, with a rubber piece on a food contact area jagged and not tightly sealed, impacting its ability to be cleaned and santized. Slicer is not to be used until it has been repaired.

4-501.11

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the can opener, mixers, plastic cart, utensil storage drawer have an accumulation of food residue, and other debris. Portable fan in the dishwasher area has an accumulation of dust. Paper & adhesive observed on several containers.

4-602.13

Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored & used

Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

5-501.17

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

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

View 3 violations

Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food was observed held past 7 days from preparation. Food was voluntarily disposed of by the PIC.

3-501.18

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Lid for ice machine was observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the shelving in the walk-in cooler have an accumulation of white residue.

4-601.11(B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Generations last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Generations on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Generations?

Across the inspection record, “person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Generations.

How does Generations compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Generations most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Smithfield average of 78.

Has Generations' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Generations have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Generations inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Generations is inspected around two times per year on average.

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