Gooseneck Vineyards

1340 Tower Hill Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Bar / Pub
License: Cash Registers - 1-2
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Gooseneck Vineyards has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 13, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Restaurants in North Kingstown average 88, so Gooseneck Vineyards trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
No written procedures for vomiting or diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The establishment does not have a written procedure for cleaning vomit and diarrhea.
2-501.11
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the bar was lacking paper towels.
6-301.12
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The popcorn scoop is stored on an unclean surface (popcorn table) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location.
3-304.12
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: The walls in the mop sink area are constructed of sheetrock. This material is not durable. Materials for wall surfaces shall be smooth, durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, ware-washing areas, and toilet rooms.
6-201.11
74
Sep 27, 2024
Opening
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: The dumpster outside is located on gravel. 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
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gooseneck Vineyards last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gooseneck Vineyards on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Gooseneck Vineyards compare to other restaurants in North Kingstown?

Gooseneck Vineyards most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the North Kingstown average of 88.

Has Gooseneck Vineyards' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gooseneck Vineyards have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Gooseneck Vineyards means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.